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05 Sept 2025

Heart of the Community Fund opens to Donegal non-profit organisations

€45,000 has been distributed to Donegal non-profit organisations by the fund in 2022

Liquid Therapy

Liquid Therapy has previously benefited from the Ireland Funds' Heart of the Community Fund which is now open

The Ireland Funds, the global philanthropic network, has opened applications for its Heart of the Community Fund 2023.

This fund will provide funding in response to the needs of non-profit organisations across the island of Ireland. 

The Ireland Funds recognises the challenges organisations face in securing support to build capacity or meet their core costs, so the Heart of the Community Fund 2023 will provide Organisational Investment Grants with a total of at least €500,000.

Siobhán Gallagher, Executive Director of The Ireland Funds, said: “The Heart of the Community Fund is all about meeting the needs of communities all across Ireland. It is designed to help non-profit organisations providing key services to people in need. 

“The Ireland Funds is proud to strengthen Ireland’s non-profit sector with practical help and financial support. 

“We would like to thank The Ireland Funds’ network of donors for their ongoing generosity, which ensures that we can enable organisations to deliver vital supports to those across the island of Ireland who need it most.” 

Applications are open until May 9.

Recent Recipients

The Heart of the Community Fund 2022 provided support to three Donegal-based non-profit organisations: Liquid Therapy, Milford & District Resource and Spraoi agus Spórt Family Centre. 

Liquid Therapy provides Surfing and Ocean experiences to young people with any disability who struggle to participate in mainstream activities. 

Spraoi agus Spórt provides fun, affordable and inclusive opportunities, experiences and activities that are aligned to the needs of its community in Donegal. 

Milford & District Resource is a community development and rural regeneration organisation which operates a resource centre in rural north Donegal.

The Heart of the Community Fund 2023 will continue to respond to the nonprofit sector by encouraging organisations to present their unique needs for funding consideration, be that operational or programmatic. Grants between €5,000 and €25,000 will be awarded. 

The website www.irelandfunds.org/grants/ has more information on The Ireland Funds Heart of the Community Fund 2023.

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