Round 2 of The Ireland Funds Heart of the Community Fund 2026
This year, The Ireland Funds will award $1 million in grants through two targeted rounds of the Heart of the Community Fund.
For this grant round, we will accept applications from organisations on the island of Ireland working in two areas: (i) Arts and Culture Organisations (i) Community Organisations with Arts-based Programmes.
Arts and Culture Organisations: This funding strand is intended for organisations that work in the promotion, preservation, and development of all art forms. Organisations applying under this stream may apply for core funding to support their ongoing activities and operations.
Community Organisations with Arts-based Programmes: This funding strand is intended for organisations seeking grants for a community-based arts project. Applicants must provide details of how the funding will be used, and all expenditure must relate directly to the programme or project for which funding is requested.
All details can be found here: Heart of the Community Fund – Ireland Funds
All applications must be submitted through the online portal.
Any queries can be sent to [email protected]
Deadline: Friday, 2 October at 5pm