Page last updated on: 29 June, 2026
This grant booklet summarises the key elements of Kilkenny County Council and other National Community Grants. It informs community groups of funding streams available to carry out and complete various types of community activities and projects in their neighbourhoods.
St. Canice’s Credit Union has announced a €150,000 Community Connect Fund, dedicated to supporting eligible community groups and organisations across their common bond area. This funding is open to groups based in the communities surrounding their branches. Branches in county Kilkenny are: High St. Kilkenny, Bagenalstown, Callan, Piltown, Graiguenamanagh, Ballyragget.
CLOSING DATE: 30th June 2026.
Kilkenny Night Time Economy Pilot is seeking proposals from local businesses, community groups, event organisers, collaborators and individuals to develop projects that will support the growth and diversity of the night time economy in Kilkenny City. This fund will support applicants who wish to pilot new, diverse and innovative concepts after 6pm between Sunday and Thursday which can support the diversification of our night time economy in the city.
Call 4 will support events taking place between Sunday 19th July and Thursday 5th November 2026 inclusive.
CLOSING DATE: 30th June 2026.
European Energy Communities Facility (EECF) is offering grants of up to €45,000 to support energy communities in developing strong business plans. Open to both new and established communities. Funding covers feasibility studies, technical/financial assessments, and legal/administrative work
CLOSING DATE: 5th July 2026.
A fourth round of funding under the Community Centre Investment Fund (CCIF) is open for applications. It will provide grants for projects from €10,000 up to a maximum of €100,000 towards capital costs. This is broken down into two categories of funding:
Category 1: Small scale projects/improvements to facilities: €10,000 – €25,000 (95% funding)
Category 2: Larger scale projects: €25,001 to €100,000 (90% funding)
The Portal for online application is open at MyPobal Portal.
CLOSING DATE: 13th July 2026.
The SEAI Community Grant supports energy efficiency community projects through capital funding, partnerships, and technical support.
Through the support of SEAI, communities are improving the energy efficiency of shared community buildings and businesses are becoming more competitive through reduced energy costs. In addition, homes are being upgraded making them more comfortable and helping alleviate the effects of energy poverty.
This SEAI Community Grant is managed by Project Co-ordinators. If you are a local community service operator and you are interested in applying for the Community Grant, it is advised that you get in touch with a project coordinator.
Kilkenny County Council’s Climate Action Office have developed a new guide to support local climate action whilst helping communities and households to reduce energy, waste and water use, protect nature and save on energy bills.
The guide provides information on 31 sources of funding available to communities and households for projects such as making homes warmer; creating new community facilities such as cycleways and community gardens; energy upgrades to community buildings; protecting monuments from climate change and creating rain gardens to capture excessive rainfall.