Waterways Ireland H&B Community Grant Scheme 2026

Waterways Ireland H&B Community Grant Scheme 2026

Community Heritage & Biodiversity Grant Scheme 2026

In support of the Waterways Ireland Heritage & Biodiversity Plan 2030, we are delighted to announce that the Community Grant Scheme 2026 is now open for applications. 
A fund of €20,000 has been allocated to assist community- based projects which complement or fulfil the delivery of the Waterways Ireland Heritage and Biodiversity Plan 2030 along the Barrow Navigation, Erne System, Grand Canal, Lower Bann, Royal Canal, Shannon Navigation, Shannon-Erne Waterway, and the Ulster Canal (Upper Lough Erne to Clones). 

Applications will be considered from communities seeking assistance for projects that help support the Objectives of the Heritage & Biodiversity Plan 2030 which can be downloaded here.

The deadline for receipt of completed applications is 31st January 2026.
All applications are to be emailed to [email protected]

Please feel free to contact Martina McCarthy on +353 (0)61-922126, +353 (0)87-4769743 or at [email protected] for any queries relating to the grants scheme.