Community Heritage Grant Scheme (Biodiversity & Nature Restoration theme)

The facts, in the funder’s words

How to apply

Apply directly

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

Applicants submit a short outline of their project idea, the heritage involved, the need for the project, its community benefits, and how it aligns with one of the scheme themes. Source: heritagecouncil.ie · community heritage grant scheme 2Checked 2 November 2026.

Amount

€800 to €25,000 EUR

Scheme-wide limits across all themes.

Minimum grant: €800 Maximum grant: €25,000 Source: heritagecouncil.ie · community heritage grant scheme 2Checked 2 November 2026.

Where

Ireland

More grants in Ireland and Europe.

Biodiversity and Nature Restoration supports projects that help protect, restore, enhance or better understand Ireland's natural heritage. Source: heritagecouncil.ie · 3. Biodiversity Nature Restoration Theme Guida…Checked 2 November 2026.

Who can apply

Community groups and NGOs

An annual grant scheme for community groups and not-for-profit non-governmental organisations to protect, share, and celebrate the heritage that matters to your community. Source: heritagecouncil.ie · community heritage grant scheme 2Checked 2 November 2026.

Rounds

Fixed rounds with deadlines

Expression of Interest Deadline (Closed): 16 October 2026 at 5.00pm Source: heritagecouncil.ie · community heritage grant scheme 2Checked 2 November 2026.

Co-funding required

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Restoration approach

Community conservation, Species conservation, Wetlands and Grasslands and savannas

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

More grants for wetlands, grasslands, wildlife and communities.

The call

What the funder asks grantees to report

Reporting

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