Biodiversity Fund

The facts, in the funder’s words

All quotes are from communityfoundation.ie · biodiversity fund 2026 unless marked. Checked 2 Nov 2026

How to apply

Apply directly

When a call is open, eligible applicants apply to the funder or the organisation running the call.

All applications must be made through our dedicated grants portal here.

Amount

Up to €12,000 EUR

Plan development strand €6,000 to €10,000; implementation strand up to €12,000.

· Biodiversity Action Plan Development Grants (€6,000 to €10,000) for communities seeking to work with an ecologist to assess local biodiversity, identify priorities and develop an action plan. · Biodiversity Action Plan Implementation Grants (up to €12,000)

Where

Ireland: Ireland

Through the Biodiversity Fund, communities across Ireland are demonstrating how local action can deliver meaningful benefits for habitats, wildlife and biodiversity.

Who can apply

Community groups

combining the expertise of qualified ecologists with the skills, experience, and enthusiasm of local community groups.

Rounds

Fixed rounds with deadlines

Biodiversity Fund 2026 Community Foundation Ireland's Biodiversity Fund is open for applications from Monday 24th August till Friday 2nd October at 4pm.

Co-funding required

Not found on the pages we read

Restoration approach

Community conservation and Species conservation

Our classification, from the funder’s description of what it supports.

The call

What the funder asks grantees to report

Reporting

Not found on the pages we read