Two community projects awarded funding in Bundoran and west Donegal

Two Donegal community projects have been awarded funding from the Housing Finance Agency (HFA).

Approved Housing Body Clúid will provide a community mural and a resident-led waste management project in Silverhill, Bundoran, with the aim of improving household and community-level waste practices.

Donegal County Council will install outdoor leisure and fitness equipment, including wheelchair-accessible options, across six social housing estates in disadvantaged areas of west Donegal.

The funding is part of an announcement of €500,000 for 19 community-focused initiatives across 10 counties.

The funding - doubled from €250,000 in 2024 - will be provided through the HFA’s Social Investment Fund (SIF), which supports projects that enhance neighbourhoods, promote inclusion and improve quality of life in communities where HFA-funded homes are delivered. 

The HFA, which provides loan financing to Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs), Local Authorities and Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to support the delivery of social and affordable housing, established the SIF to complement housing developments with facilities and initiatives that strengthen the social and economic fabric of communities.

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Announcing the funding awards, Housing Finance Agency CEO, Deirdre Collier, said: “We’re delighted to announce an expanded Social Investment Fund of €500,000, supporting 19 community projects across 10 counties. This marks a significant increase from last year, when 12 initiatives received funding, totalling €250,000. The growth of the fund reflects our commitment to helping build vibrant, inclusive communities alongside the delivery of social and affordable housing.”