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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Biodiversity Fund 2026 – Deadline 2nd Oct

Community Foundation Ireland’s Biodiversity Fund is now open for applications. With the support of the...

Arts and Disability Connect – Round 2 – Closing 29th Sept

The Arts and Disability Connect scheme is designed to support artists with disabilities to be...

MACE Community Grants 2026 – Deadline 10th Sept

MACE has launched the second year of their MACE Community Grants initiative where they invite...

Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2027 – Opens 18th Sep Closing 16th Oct

The Heritage Council is pleased to announce that the Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2027 will...

Night-Time Economy Grant – Deadline 2nd Sept

Waterford Purple Flag and Waterford City and County Council are pleased to announce that the...

Community Foundation Ireland – Flexible Funding and Community Connect Meetings

Community Foundation Ireland has a limited amount of flexible funding available to support particular projects...

Munster GAA Club Development Grant – Deadline 28th Aug

The closing date for applications is 28 August 2026, with successful grant recipients expected to...

GAA and Amazon’s Glór na nÓg – Deadline Sep 21st 2026

https://www.gaa.ie/glornanog The GAA and Amazon have announced the return of Glór na nÓg for 2026,...

Airbnb Rural Tourism Fund – Closing 16th Sep 2026

Rural communities across Ireland have an exciting opportunity to access funding through the Airbnb Rural...

Local Enhancement Programme Announcement 2026

Waterford City and County Council will get in touch with the successful applicants with the...

2023-2027 LEADER Funding Call 5 2026

Information workshops will be held before the opening of the next official call for Expressions...

LAWPRO Small Grants & Events Scheme – 31st Oct*

This grants scheme is for community groups to apply for small scale initiatives and events...

Huawei Solar Sports Scheme – Closing Date: 31/8/26

Total Fund: €50,000 | 5 Grants of €10,000 Each Applications Open: 3 June 2026 |...

Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) 2026–2027 Now Open – Multiple Closing Dates

Community groups and Trail Management Organisations across County Waterford are invited to express their interest...

LEAF 2026 – Deadline 24th July

Local Environmental Action Fund (LEAF) The Local Environmental Action Fund (LEAF) is designed to support...

Waterford PPN Members Groups

Waterford PPN Member Groups with Governance up to date If your group isn’t on this...

Unlock More Funding Opportunities with The Wheel

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

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...

Community-Based CCTV Grant Aid Scheme

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

Upcoming Consultation: Biodiversity Action Plan

https://consult.waterfordcouncil.ie/en/browse Share your opinion on the Biodiversity Action Plan open between 17.08.2026 – 00:01 to...

Public Consultation: William Vincent Plaza Refurbishment (Closing 28th Aug)

Waterford City and County Council is pleased to announce that the William Vincent Plaza refurbishment...

Public Consultation: Coastal Survey

Waterford City and County Council, together with the Waterford Outdoor Recreation Committee, is currently undertaking...

Lismore Park, Lisduggan, Larchville Accessible Neighbourhood Project

Waterford City and County Council is inviting your feedback on the proposed Lismore Park, Lisduggan, Larchville...

Special Speed Limits Draft Bye-Laws 2026

Waterford City and County Council’s public consultation on speed limits in built-up and urban areas...

Traffic Calming Scheme in Ballymacarbry

Re: Section 38 Road Traffic Act 1994 – Traffic Calming Scheme R671 Ballymacarbry, Co. Waterford...

Draft Control of Horses Bye-Laws 2026

Waterford City and County Council in exercise of the powers conferred upon it by sections...

Part 8 Development – 18 Lady Lane, Waterford

Part XI of the Planning & Development Act, 2000 (as amended) and in accordance with...

Expressions of Interest (EOI): Programming and Delivery of Culture Night Festival 2026

Introduction Waterford City & County Council Arts Service invites Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced...

Bye Laws Consultation for Waterford Metropolitan District

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

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

Tidy Towns Insurance – What’s Covered? The Tidy Town Insurance Cover Explained guide outlines who...

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...

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

Tidy Towns Insurance – What’s Covered? The Tidy Town Insurance Cover Explained guide outlines who...

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

Upcoming Events, Training & Opportunities 28/08/2026

Community Health & Wellness Event – 8 September 2pm–6pm | Park Hotel, Dungarvan A Community...

Community Health & Wellness Event – 8th Sept 2 – 6pm, Park Hotel, Dungarvan

The Refuel Cafe for Carers – 16th Sept 10:30-11:45 (Fusion Centre)

Risk Management Masterclass

Tuesday, 15 September 2026 | 9.30am – 1pm Park Hotel, Dungarvan The Volunteer Trustee Development...

Community Members Invited to Take Part in E-Mobility Research Workshop in Waterford

Community members and local groups with an interest in sustainable transport, active travel, climate action,...

Connecting Communities Roadshow – Comeragh

Join us at Crotty’s Inn, Lemybrien, on Wednesday, 9th September from 5.30pm to 7.30pm for...

Comeragh Network – June Newsletter

Comhar Comaraigh Network – June 2026 Newsletter The June edition of the Comhar Comaraigh Network...

Treo Port Lairge Annual Report 2025

Treo Port Lairge CLG 2025 ANNUAL REPORT Treo Port Láirge CLG has published its 2025...

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