Open Call for Applications to Community Water Development Fund 2018 

Open Call for Applications to Community Water Development Fund 2018

The Waters and Communities Office has recently launched a Community Water Fund providing grant-aid to angling and community groups

The Local Authority Waters & Communities Office are pleased to announce the launch of an open call for applications to a Community Water Development Fund 2018. 

Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, 28th May at 19.00hrs.

The Community Water Development Fund aims to support communities in progressing water related projects and initiatives, delivering benefits locally whilst also helping to meet the objectives of the River Basin Management Plan for Ireland and the wider EU Water Framework Directive.

This fund is open to all community and voluntary groups to assist in the protection and management of water quality, both locally and in the wider catchment. This can include the development of a catchment partnership or River/Lake Trust, and delivery of local projects to protect and improve water quality in a local waterbody. This fund will enable communities to get more involved in the management of their local water environment, delivering multiple benefits for present and future generations. The fund is administered by the Waters and Communities Office on behalf of the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government.

Types of projects considered will include:

- Capital projects such as restoration/habitat conservation/natural flood mitigation measures.
- Projects that promote public awareness/education and events such as biodiversity days, surveys, training workshops, surveys and plans, etc.
- General amenity such as beach clean, improving amenity areas, bird watching facilities, etc.

Grants awarded will range from up to €5,000; up to €10,000 and up to €25,000.

The fund is capped at €180,000 for 2018.

Application Form and Guidance Notes in respect of the Community Water Development Fund are available below.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 28th May.

More information on how to apply is available from 

Aoife McGrath, Community Water Officer
Local Authority Waters and Communities Office
Tel: 085 8083682
Email: amcgrath@lawco.ie
Website: www.watersandcommunities.ie

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Community Water Development Fund Grant Application Form 2018 [docx]

Community Water Fund Press Release 2018 [pdf]

GuidanceNotes Community Water Development Fund2018 [pdf]

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