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SUMMARY:Marine Identity: Charting our past to navigate our future
DESCRIPTION:Funding opportunities\n\nCommunity Safety Fund 2026\nApplications are now open for this annual fund\, which redirects proceeds of crime seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) and Gardaí into local projects. This year\, the fund totals €4.75 million\, representing a significant increase in support for community safety. \nRead more \n\n  \n\nThe Lidl Green Fund Now Inviting Applications\n\nLidl’s Ireland is giving away €100\,000 in funding to community sustainability projects. \n\nThe Lidl Green Fund is designed to promote\, support\, and empower local sustainability community projects across Ireland to help communities actively champion sustainable living and protect the planet. \n\nCharities\, primary and secondary schools\, and community groups from every county can now apply with top award of €25\,000 up for grabs and a further €75\,000 allocated to a number of smaller projects. \n\nThe application deadline is 18 May 2026. \n\nRead the full details \n  \nSuperValu TidyTowns Competition\n\nSince 2017\, the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht has provided over €12 million in grant funding to TidyTowns groups nationwide. This grant is administered by Pobal on behalf of the Department. \n\nIn 2025\, €1.5 million in funding was announced for 987 eligible TidyTowns groups. This funding is intended to aid groups with their competition entry or to fund projects with a sustainability/climate focussed outcome. \n\nDeadline: 11 May \n\nRead the full details \n  \nNational Disability Participation and Awareness Fund Launched\nThe fund will support people with disabilities to take part in community\, sports and physical activities\, arts and cultural activities\, social enterprises and apprenticeships; and innovative animal-assisted approaches to inclusion and wellbeing. \nThe most recent round of Disability Participation and Awareness Fund grants provided funding for a variety of projects\, including the opening up of canoeing clubs for people with disabilities\, audio theatre workshops\, disability arts festivals and a DIY wheelchair repair programme. \nCharities\, social enterprises and non-profit organisations working directly with disabled people can now apply for the new round of the Disability Participation and Awareness Fund\, which is managed by Rethink Ireland. \nApply for the Disability Participation and Awareness Fund here.  \nApplications are open until 23 April. \n  \n  \nEvents and briefings\nUnderstanding Energy Poverty: A Briefing for Charities and Community Groups\nRising energy prices are pushing a record number of households into energy poverty. The impact of this isn’t just financial; energy poverty also affects health and well-being. For charities\, community groups\, and community development workers on the frontlines\, this crisis is impossible to ignore.  \nOn Thursday\, 23 April\, the Irish Energy Poverty Observatory (IREPO)is hosting a free online briefing for charities and community groups on the causes of energy poverty\, how it is measured\, its impact and the realities behind the statistics. \nRead the full details
URL:https://ioln.ie/event/charting-the-course-for-the-donegal-gaeltachts-blue-economy/
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SUMMARY:Exploring Marine Identity at Strangford Lough
DESCRIPTION:Funding opportunities\n\nCommunity Safety Fund 2026\nApplications are now open for this annual fund\, which redirects proceeds of crime seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) and Gardaí into local projects. This year\, the fund totals €4.75 million\, representing a significant increase in support for community safety. \nRead more \n\n  \n\nThe Lidl Green Fund Now Inviting Applications\n\nLidl’s Ireland is giving away €100\,000 in funding to community sustainability projects. \n\nThe Lidl Green Fund is designed to promote\, support\, and empower local sustainability community projects across Ireland to help communities actively champion sustainable living and protect the planet. \n\nCharities\, primary and secondary schools\, and community groups from every county can now apply with top award of €25\,000 up for grabs and a further €75\,000 allocated to a number of smaller projects. \n\nThe application deadline is 18 May 2026. \n\nRead the full details \n  \nSuperValu TidyTowns Competition\n\nSince 2017\, the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht has provided over €12 million in grant funding to TidyTowns groups nationwide. This grant is administered by Pobal on behalf of the Department. \n\nIn 2025\, €1.5 million in funding was announced for 987 eligible TidyTowns groups. This funding is intended to aid groups with their competition entry or to fund projects with a sustainability/climate focussed outcome. \n\nDeadline: 11 May \n\nRead the full details \n  \nNational Disability Participation and Awareness Fund Launched\nThe fund will support people with disabilities to take part in community\, sports and physical activities\, arts and cultural activities\, social enterprises and apprenticeships; and innovative animal-assisted approaches to inclusion and wellbeing. \nThe most recent round of Disability Participation and Awareness Fund grants provided funding for a variety of projects\, including the opening up of canoeing clubs for people with disabilities\, audio theatre workshops\, disability arts festivals and a DIY wheelchair repair programme. \nCharities\, social enterprises and non-profit organisations working directly with disabled people can now apply for the new round of the Disability Participation and Awareness Fund\, which is managed by Rethink Ireland. \nApply for the Disability Participation and Awareness Fund here.  \nApplications are open until 23 April. \n  \n  \nEvents and briefings\nUnderstanding Energy Poverty: A Briefing for Charities and Community Groups\nRising energy prices are pushing a record number of households into energy poverty. The impact of this isn’t just financial; energy poverty also affects health and well-being. For charities\, community groups\, and community development workers on the frontlines\, this crisis is impossible to ignore.  \nOn Thursday\, 23 April\, the Irish Energy Poverty Observatory (IREPO)is hosting a free online briefing for charities and community groups on the causes of energy poverty\, how it is measured\, its impact and the realities behind the statistics. \nRead the full details
URL:https://ioln.ie/event/exploring-marine-identity-at-strangford-lough/
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SUMMARY:Fair Seas Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Funding opportunities\n\nCommunity Safety Fund 2026\nApplications are now open for this annual fund\, which redirects proceeds of crime seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) and Gardaí into local projects. This year\, the fund totals €4.75 million\, representing a significant increase in support for community safety. \nRead more \n\n  \n\nThe Lidl Green Fund Now Inviting Applications\n\nLidl’s Ireland is giving away €100\,000 in funding to community sustainability projects. \n\nThe Lidl Green Fund is designed to promote\, support\, and empower local sustainability community projects across Ireland to help communities actively champion sustainable living and protect the planet. \n\nCharities\, primary and secondary schools\, and community groups from every county can now apply with top award of €25\,000 up for grabs and a further €75\,000 allocated to a number of smaller projects. \n\nThe application deadline is 18 May 2026. \n\nRead the full details \n  \nSuperValu TidyTowns Competition\n\nSince 2017\, the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht has provided over €12 million in grant funding to TidyTowns groups nationwide. This grant is administered by Pobal on behalf of the Department. \n\nIn 2025\, €1.5 million in funding was announced for 987 eligible TidyTowns groups. This funding is intended to aid groups with their competition entry or to fund projects with a sustainability/climate focussed outcome. \n\nDeadline: 11 May \n\nRead the full details \n  \nNational Disability Participation and Awareness Fund Launched\nThe fund will support people with disabilities to take part in community\, sports and physical activities\, arts and cultural activities\, social enterprises and apprenticeships; and innovative animal-assisted approaches to inclusion and wellbeing. \nThe most recent round of Disability Participation and Awareness Fund grants provided funding for a variety of projects\, including the opening up of canoeing clubs for people with disabilities\, audio theatre workshops\, disability arts festivals and a DIY wheelchair repair programme. \nCharities\, social enterprises and non-profit organisations working directly with disabled people can now apply for the new round of the Disability Participation and Awareness Fund\, which is managed by Rethink Ireland. \nApply for the Disability Participation and Awareness Fund here.  \nApplications are open until 23 April. \n  \n  \nEvents and briefings\nUnderstanding Energy Poverty: A Briefing for Charities and Community Groups\nRising energy prices are pushing a record number of households into energy poverty. The impact of this isn’t just financial; energy poverty also affects health and well-being. For charities\, community groups\, and community development workers on the frontlines\, this crisis is impossible to ignore.  \nOn Thursday\, 23 April\, the Irish Energy Poverty Observatory (IREPO)is hosting a free online briefing for charities and community groups on the causes of energy poverty\, how it is measured\, its impact and the realities behind the statistics. \nRead the full details
URL:https://ioln.ie/event/fair-seas-conference-2026/
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SUMMARY:8th ICASE World Conference on Science and Technology Education
DESCRIPTION:Funding opportunities\n\nCommunity Safety Fund 2026\nApplications are now open for this annual fund\, which redirects proceeds of crime seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) and Gardaí into local projects. This year\, the fund totals €4.75 million\, representing a significant increase in support for community safety. \nRead more \n\n  \n\nThe Lidl Green Fund Now Inviting Applications\n\nLidl’s Ireland is giving away €100\,000 in funding to community sustainability projects. \n\nThe Lidl Green Fund is designed to promote\, support\, and empower local sustainability community projects across Ireland to help communities actively champion sustainable living and protect the planet. \n\nCharities\, primary and secondary schools\, and community groups from every county can now apply with top award of €25\,000 up for grabs and a further €75\,000 allocated to a number of smaller projects. \n\nThe application deadline is 18 May 2026. \n\nRead the full details \n  \nSuperValu TidyTowns Competition\n\nSince 2017\, the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht has provided over €12 million in grant funding to TidyTowns groups nationwide. This grant is administered by Pobal on behalf of the Department. \n\nIn 2025\, €1.5 million in funding was announced for 987 eligible TidyTowns groups. This funding is intended to aid groups with their competition entry or to fund projects with a sustainability/climate focussed outcome. \n\nDeadline: 11 May \n\nRead the full details \n  \nNational Disability Participation and Awareness Fund Launched\nThe fund will support people with disabilities to take part in community\, sports and physical activities\, arts and cultural activities\, social enterprises and apprenticeships; and innovative animal-assisted approaches to inclusion and wellbeing. \nThe most recent round of Disability Participation and Awareness Fund grants provided funding for a variety of projects\, including the opening up of canoeing clubs for people with disabilities\, audio theatre workshops\, disability arts festivals and a DIY wheelchair repair programme. \nCharities\, social enterprises and non-profit organisations working directly with disabled people can now apply for the new round of the Disability Participation and Awareness Fund\, which is managed by Rethink Ireland. \nApply for the Disability Participation and Awareness Fund here.  \nApplications are open until 23 April. \n  \n  \nEvents and briefings\nUnderstanding Energy Poverty: A Briefing for Charities and Community Groups\nRising energy prices are pushing a record number of households into energy poverty. The impact of this isn’t just financial; energy poverty also affects health and well-being. For charities\, community groups\, and community development workers on the frontlines\, this crisis is impossible to ignore.  \nOn Thursday\, 23 April\, the Irish Energy Poverty Observatory (IREPO)is hosting a free online briefing for charities and community groups on the causes of energy poverty\, how it is measured\, its impact and the realities behind the statistics. \nRead the full details
URL:https://ioln.ie/event/8th-icase-world-conference-on-science-and-technology-education/
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