For the past number of years Westmeath County Council has distributed over €450,000 per annum to Community & Voluntary groups in the form of Awards and Grants. This is because the Council recognises and values the work that the Community & Voluntary sector carry out on a day to day basis and believes that this sector is one of the most important in the county as it contributes to the quality of life of all citizens.
To help you with your application please click here for a downloadable document with the required information for the application. Questions on online Application forms 2021
When you are ready to start your application please click the Apply Now button below.
All applications must be submitted by 5pm Monday 12th April 2021 - Late Applications will not be accepted.
To apply please click on the link/s above to download an application form and return by email to communitygrants@westmeathcoco.ie
Please click here for the Complete Awards Applications Booklet 2021
A Funding and Resource workshop information evening has been arranged via Zoom on the following dates:
Tuesday 2nd March 2021 7.30pm to 9pm – Presentations will include - Community Grants & Awards, Sports grants, Arts & Heritage, Environment & supports from Westmeath Community Development - Registration now closed
Thursday 4th March 2021 7.30pm to 9pm – Presentations will include - Leader, Rural supports, CLÁR, ORIS, SEAI, LA Water programmes, Westmeath Volunteer Centre. - Limited spaces available
This is an opportunity to hear information and ask about the 2021 grants and supports for your group. To register your attendance please go to www.westmeathppn.ie/events or call 044 933 8939 or email info@westmeathppn.ie to receive a registration link.
Recordings of the workshops are available to view on the Westmeath County Council YouTube channel.
There will be additional online Funding & Resource supports clinics with staff of Westmeath County Council Community Section and Westmeath Community Development. These supports clinics will have One to One Assistance to Community Groups with Practical support including assistance with; Which Grants to apply for and assistance with filling in the grant applications:
Tuesday 9th March 2021 via Zoom 10am to 4.30pm
Thursday 11th March 2021 via Zoom 10am to 4.30pm
To Register please contact Ursula Harper 044 93 38939 or email info@westmeathppn.ie
Over the Phone Funding & Resource supports clinics
Additional one-to-one over the phone supports will be available with staff of Westmeath County Council Community Section on following dates/times:
Tuesday 16th March - 10am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm
Thursday 18th March - 10am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm
Tuesday 23rd March - 10am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm
Thursday 25th March - 10am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm
Further details will be available through Westmeath PPN and on the Westmeath County Council & Westmeath PPN websites.
If an application cannot be completed through the online system, please download an application form and submit to communitygrants@westmeathcoco.ie
Once received the application will be uploaded to the system on your behalf.
Please ensure the application is submitted by 2pm Monday 12th April to ensure inclusion for assessment.
Community Grants Applications Booklet 2021
Westmeath Community Development Section is here to support our community groups.
If you have any queries or you are looking for information our email address is communitygrants@westmeathcoco.ie and telephone number 044-93-32051
Other Grants that may be available throughout the year
Community Enhancement Programme
Town & Village Christmas Lighting Grants
To ensure your group is kept informed of the latest available grant, please register for the Westmeath Public Participation Network (PPN) at www.westmeathppn.ie