Small Grants and Events Scheme

What is the Small Grants and Events Scheme?

The Small Grants and Events Scheme is for community groups who wish to apply for funding for small scale initiatives and events outside of LAWPRO’s targeted open calls. Funding is provided by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

It covers events such as World Wetlands Day, Biodiversity Week, Science Week, etc. It may also be used for small awareness raising initiatives such as surveys and plans, citizen science, hosting a meeting, workshops, litter pick, publications, biodiversity signage, or other such small scale initiatives. Applications must have a water quality or water awareness focus.

• Contact your local Community Water Officer before making an application.
• Each application will be assessed based on its merits as it is submitted.
• There is no obligation on LAWPRO to request any outstanding or supporting information.
• Please read the Small Grants & Events Scheme Guidelines 2026 carefully before making an application.

Please do not use this application form to apply for events hosted during Heritage Week. A separate application process for Heritage Week grants will be advertised separately.

For more information about applying, visit our online application portal.