Funding & Resources

One of the main roles of Waterford PPN is to keep our members up to date with funding, grants, consultations and other opportunities, both locally and nationally. We share regular updates through our members newsletters and social media, so please keep an eye on your emails and follow us to stay informed and have your say when consultations and surveys come up.

We also let members know about PPN Representative vacancies on Waterford City & County Council and non-LA committees, along with useful supports such as insurance information, governance/constitution templates, Residents Association Toolkit and practical resources to help your group run smoothly.

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Street Feasts 23rd & 24th May

Look up streetfeast.ie to find out how you can host a free party in your community!

CLÁR Funding Expanded – Deadline Fri19/6/26 4:00p.m

Please note: Not All Areas of Waterford are Eligible Expanded CLÁR Areas in Waterford In...

Animal Welfare Grants Programme 2026 – Deadline: 28 April

Waterford PPN members are encouraged to apply to the Animal Welfare Grants Programme 2026, supporting...

EirGrid GAA Community Heroes – Deadline: Sunday 17 May 2026

Waterford PPN members are encouraged to nominate a local GAA volunteer for the EirGrid Community...

€100,000 Lidl Green Fund – Deadline: 11th May 2026

Waterford PPN members are encouraged to apply to the Lidl Green Fund, supporting local sustainability...

Great Island Community Fund – Deadline: Tuesday 9 June 2026

Community groups across the South East have a new opportunity to secure funding for local...

Community Safety Fund Open: Deadline 18/5/2026

You can watch the webinar here: Link to information session Deadline: 5:00pm, 18 May 2026...

Seed Grants 2026 – Creativity in Residential Care

Irish Hospice Foundation and Caru invite artists and healthcare professionals to submit proposals for IHF’s...

Unlock More Funding Opportunities with The Wheel

Waterford PPN members can access a wide range of valuable supports through The Wheel, Ireland’s...

Supporting Waterford – Approved Applications 2026

Link to  Waterford City and County Council – Approved Application  Organisation Amount

Community Centre Investment Fund: Opening 19th May ’26

Fund will focus on upgrade and enhancement works to existing community centres nationwide Funding of...

Sports Capital Grant Opening Soon – Prepare Now

We would like to let you know that The Community Sport Facilities Fund (formerly the Sports...

The Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF) for Large Scale Capital Projects

Deadline:  12pm on 28 July 2026 The Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF) supports major...

Funding Opportunity: Screen Ireland Stakeholders Funding Scheme 2026

Fís Éireann / Screen Ireland has opened applications for the Screen Stakeholders Funding Scheme 2026,...

Community-Based CCTV Grant Aid Scheme

The Community-Based CCTV Grant Aid Scheme supports communities and local authorities to install and maintain...

Re-turn Community Initiative

The Re-turn Community Initiative helps schools, sports clubs, charities, and community groups raise funds while...

Kingspan Kickstart Sports Fund

The Kingspan Kickstart Sports Fund supports grassroots sport across the island of Ireland by providing...

The Night-Time Economy Grassroots Venue Support Scheme 2026

The Night-Time Economy Grassroots Venue Support Scheme 2026 provides funding to small, established venues that...

Discover Supports, Funding & Services at the Connecting Communities Roadshows This March

Following the success of the 2024 and 2025 Pop in Connecting Communities Roadshows, Waterford Public...

Small Scale Local Festivals & Summer Schools Funds (1pm on 2nd April 2026)

Community groups organising local cultural festivals or summer schools may be eligible for funding under...

Bye Laws Consultation for Waterford Metropolitan District

Have your say on the parking in the Waterford Municipal District here.

EirGrid Offshore Wind Surveys Begin – Join the Online Webinar

EirGrid has begun a new phase of marine and coastal surveys along Ireland’s south coast...

National Public Consultations

Public consultations are an important way for individuals, community groups, and organisations to help shape...

Public Consultation Open: “Digital Wallet” Initiative

📢 Public Consultation Open: “Digital Wallet” Initiative The Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and...

Public Consultations in Waterford

  Check out the latest consultations on the Waterford City and County Council Website Call...

Have Your Say: Cost of Disability Consultation

Waterford PPN members are encouraged to take part in a national consultation on the Cost...

Public Consultations (Portlaw and Residential Zoned Tax)

Have your say on the latest consultations: Waterford City & County Council Consultations Page. 

Development at Fairlane, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of Part XI of the Planning &...

Waterford Needs Your Voice – Various Closing Dates

Have your say on the future of your community! From local developments to flood defenses...

Insurance Initiative for Waterford Tidy Towns Groups

Waterford City & County Council Tidy Town Insurance Scheme provides insurance for standard Tidy Towns...

Refurbishment & Change-of-Use of No’s 3 & 4 Great George’s Street, Waterford – Closing July 30th

Development under section 179 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 and Notice pursuant to...

Be part of positive change! Start by joining your environmental group up to your local PPN

We have digitised the application form for joining the PPN as an environmental group. Groups...

Public consultation “Roadmap for Social Inclusion” – Closing June 30th

The Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary T.D., has launched a public consultation to develop...

Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy – Closes May 30th

“Region 5” consisting of Tipperary, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford and Waterford City and County Councils are...

Active Travel Public Consultation Events

Get involved and Have Your Say !   Get More Information Here

Connecting Communities Roadshows return to showcase the best of Waterford Community Services

The Connecting Communities Roadshows provide local communities with the opportunity to engage with the Local...

Minister for Mental Health launches public consultation on new suicide reduction policy – closes 18th April

Minister for Mental Health Mary Butler has launched a public consultation to inform the development...

Public Consultation Survey for New Rural Development Policy Launched

The Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary T.D., has today...

Connecting Communities Roadshows return to showcase the best of Waterford Community Services

  Connecting Communities Roadshows return to showcase the best of Waterford Community Services Following the...

Draft Waterford City & County Council Noise Action Plan 2024 – 2028

Waterford City and County Council invites submissions from the public on the draft Noise Action Plan...

Women’s Sheds of Ireland

If you’re interested in setting up a Women’s Shed in your area, you can email...

Succession Planning: A Guide for Community Archives & Heritage Groups

A new publication was launched on Thursday 25 July at the National Museum of Ireland...

GDPR Policy for Member Organisations

Waterford Public Participation Network (PPN) is committed to supporting our member groups in maintaining strong...

Seniors Alert Scheme (SAS) – Peace of Mind for Older Adults in Our Community

Seniors Alert Scheme (SAS) – Peace of Mind for Older Adults in Our Community We’re...

Insurance Initiative for Waterford Tidy Towns Groups

Waterford City & County Council Tidy Town Insurance Scheme provides insurance for standard Tidy Towns...

Be part of positive change! Start by joining your environmental group up to your local PPN

We have digitised the application form for joining the PPN as an environmental group. Groups...

Connecting Communities Roadshows return to showcase the best of Waterford Community Services

The Connecting Communities Roadshows provide local communities with the opportunity to engage with the Local...

Place Standard/Community Assessment Tool – Slides & Presentation

Waterford PPN and Waterford City & County Council (Healthy Waterford) ran Zoom information sessions on...

Waterford Integration Team – Migration Information Campaign

There is a cross-Government public information campaign currently ongoing to make it easier for communities...

Supports available to help people with a disability get a job or stay in work.

What Work and Access is Work and Access is a set of supports to help...

A new resource: Succession Planning:

A Guide for Community Archives & Heritage Groups has been recently launched A new publication was...

Training & Events Calendar – Volunteer Centre

Join the Learning and Capacity Building Opportunties mailing list for regular updates Training & Events...

Templates

This guide and templates should help you in establishing a group and explain the roles...

FAQs – Community Centre Fund 2024

WATCH the video on the Community Centres Investment Fund Refurbishment Grant Information Session. Category 1:...

Tax Clearance Cert for Community Organisations

Tax Clearance Cert (TCC) The TCC is needed by community organisations, Clubs, non-profits etc when...

Waterford City and County Council’s reuse swap event toolkit
Waterford City and County Council’s reuse swap event toolkit

We all accumulate items during the course of our lives that we have outgrown or...

PPNW grants training
Grants Application Process Video

Waterford PPN training grants application process – Slides and Video of Recording of Grants Training with...

Waterford Leads the Way in Closing the Digital Divide
Waterford Leads the Way in Closing the Digital Divide

During the early part of Covid 19, Waterford City and County Council, Waterford Libraries, Waterford...

Vacancies for Waterford Local Community Development Committee (LCDC)

PPN representatives ensure community voices are heard on Council committees. Nominations open for Social Inclusion and Environment seats on the...

Vacancies on Strategic Policy Committees (SPC)

Be the Voice of Your Community in Local Decision-Making PPN Representatives perform a really important function on behalf of PPNs...

PPN Secretariat Committee Vacancies

Waterford WPPN are inviting organisations/groups affiliated with the PPN to join the Secretariat Committee, the administrative arm of the PPN....

Grant Process Workshop Recording
Tom O Leary PPN Training Slides
Stakeholder Training
Local & National Training – Activelink
Climate Action Plan 2025 Progress Update

Climate action is embedded as a cross-sectoral priority within the Corporate Plan and is integrated...

Paint Giveaway Competition

The Paint Reuse Network is excited to bring back the Colour to Communities Giveaway, offering...

Webinar: Creating a Social Enterprise – Thursday, 23 April 2026 | 3:00–4:00 PM

Build your social enterprise from the ground up 🌱 Join this free webinar to explore...

Comhar Comaraigh Network Newsletter

Click here to read Newsletter for March 2026

CDI Getting Started with Restorative Practices (April 14th – 28th)

‘Getting Started with Restorative Practices’ 3 sessions commencing on April 14th, in Treo Port Lairge....

Floating Voices: Community-Led Eco-Education Project

Floating Voices is a community-led eco-education initiative founded by Edel Tobin (creator of Waterford Walls)....

How to Run a Clothes Swap Shop – 17th of April

Have you ever wanted to host a clothes swap but didn’t know where to start?...

New Resource: Interactive Community Publication (Flipbook)

A new interactive publication featuring job opportunities in Waterford is now available and may be...

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