Community Water Development Fund

The facts, in the funder’s words

All quotes are from riverbasin.ie · CWDF 2026 Guidelines Final (PDF) 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.

Applications via Online Portal www.lawaters.ie

Amount

€5,000 to €40,000 EUR

Higher grant rates may be considered in certain circumstances.

the minimum individual grant amount awarded under this scheme will be €5,000 up to a maximum of €40,000

Where

Republic of Ireland: Ireland

The Fund is open to eligible applicants in the Republic of Ireland only.

Who can apply

NGOs and Community groups

Organisations based in the Republic of Ireland only Not-for-profit Community and Voluntary Groups Rural and Urban Networks Environmental Non-Government Organisations

Rounds

Fixed rounds with deadlines

Closing Date Deadlines Applications via Online Portal www.lawaters.ie 11 Wednesday, 20 January 2026 at th 11:30pm

Co-funding required

No

It is not a grant condition, but it is recommended that applicants can demonstrate their ability to make a cash contribution

Run by

River Basin Management Service

provided by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and administered by River Basin Management Service

Restoration approach

Rivers and lakes, Wetlands and Community 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