29/05/2026
Funding Opportunities Round-Up Friday 29th May
There are currently a number of funding opportunities available for disability advocacy groups, sports clubs and athletes.
As always you can visit our website funding page to see a more comprehensive list of funding and grants opportunities. https://www.shannoncp.ie/grants
Closing soon
📢 Funding Opportunity for Inclusive Athletics Clubs
Club Disability Capital Support Fund 2026.
This fund supports Athletics Ireland affiliated clubs to become more open, accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities through the purchase of equipment and minor infrastructure. Funding can support items such as sensory pods, ramps, hoists, accessible signage, mobility aids, assistive technology, inclusive sports equipment and more.
⏰ Closing date: 5pm, Wednesday 10 June 2026.
Apply here: https://www.athleticsireland.ie/club-disability-capital-support-fund-2026-open-for-applications/
FUNDING OPEN FOR ANOTHER FEW WEEKS
📢 Funding for Disability Advocacy Groups
The Power to Participate – Strengthening Stakeholder Engagement Fund 2026 supports Disabled Persons’ Organisations and groups advocating for disabled people through funding for advocacy, training, staffing, outreach, collaboration, research, media and organisational development.
Funding is available across three strands, with grants ranging from €5,000 to €10,000.
Closing date: Friday 26 June 2026 at 5pm.
For more information: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-children-disability-and-equality/publications/power-to-participate-strengthening-stakeholder-engagement-fund-2026/
📢 Kingspan Kickstart Sports Fund
The Kingspan Kickstart Sports Fund is now open for applications from amateur athletes and sports clubs across Ireland.
The fund provides financial support for equipment, training, and other resources to help grassroots sports, emerging talent, and community sporting initiatives thrive.
Open to individuals and organisations across the island of Ireland, including Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Closing 30th of June
For more information and application details: https://www.kingspangroup.com/en/about/communities/kickstart-sports-fund/
