Media Release
Thursday, 15th May 2025
Minister Buttimer Announces Funding Call for Pilot Place-Based Philanthropy projects
- €600,000 fund available over three years for pilot place-based philanthropy projects.
- A key objective of the National Philanthropy Policy 2024-2028 to promote Government and sectoral partnership.
- Supporting community led projects that test innovative, co-funding approaches to addressing local issues.
Minister of State for Rural and Community Development, Jerry Buttimer, today (Thursday, 15th May) announced a funding call for pilot place-based philanthropy projects.
This call is focussed on local projects that bring together community and philanthropic resources in a collaborative way to address key social issues. Funding will be provided on a 50:50 match funding basis, with up to €50,000 per annum available over three years for successful projects.
This call is a key action under the National Philanthropy Policy for Ireland 2024-2028aimed at promoting Government and philanthropic collaboration.
The call will provide funding to co-funded projects that address a local need or challenge, have a confirmed philanthropic partner and are able to demonstrate strong community involvement, cross sector collaboration and sustainable outcomes.
Minister Buttimer said:
“I am very pleased to launch this call for pilot place-based philanthropy projects. The Programme for Government affirms the Government’s commitment to progressing the National Philanthropy Policy which is aimed at growing philanthropy in Ireland.
“The Policy sets a clear vision – to create an environment that supports philanthropy and maximises its impact for the public good.
“And place-based giving is a major driver for philanthropists to give back to their local communities.
“This call for pilot projects is a first step towards developing a framework for greater partnership and collaboration between government – both local government and national government – and the philanthropic community.”
Applications to this call must be led by a community development organisation or community- based group that has a confirmed philanthropic funding partner. Consultation and engagement with the relevant local authority will also be taken into consideration when assessing applications.
The closing date for applications is Monday 16th June at 12pm. More information is available here on gov.ie.