The Healthy Kilkenny Small Grants Scheme for the Eastern Environs of Kilkenny City promotes the vision of the Healthy Ireland Framework or Improved Health and Wellbeing (2013 - 2025), by supporting agencies, community and voluntary groups to undertake 'Health and Wellbeing' projects within their community.

The Healthy Kilkenny Eastern Environs Small Grants Scheme 2025 supports Non-Government Agencies, Charities, community and voluntary groups wishing to undertake specific 'Health and Wellbeing' projects under the relevant categories of the fund. The purpose of the Kilkenny Local Community Development Committee's Healthy Kilkenny Fund is to encourage and support agencies, community and voluntary groups to take an active part in improving and protecting health and wellbeing at all stages of life, reducing health inequalities, and creating an environment where everyone can play their part in a healthier Kilkenny.

The Eastern Environs of Kilkenny City, identified through a Health Needs Analysis conducted by the LCDC and Healthy Kilkenny Sub-Group, presents unique challenges and opportunities. This analysis involved extensive community engagement, including surveys and focus groups, to identify local health priorities and develop ideas for targeted interventions. The recommendations from the communities and services in the area highlighted the need for collaborative efforts across sectors to enhance preventative health measures, improve service accessibility, support vulnerable groups, and improve community wellbeing.

The grants scheme offers two distinct funding streams: The Health and Wellbeing Support Fund for NGO’s, Charity Organisations, and Local Development Companies (with grants ranging from €2,000 to €5,000), and the Health and Wellbeing Support Fund for Community Groups (offering grants from €500 to €1,000). These funds are tailored to support community-led initiatives that directly respond to the identified health needs, thereby promoting a more inclusive and healthier Kilkenny.

Kilkenny LCDC are inviting you to apply and submit applications that will help embed wellbeing within communities in the Eastern Environs of Kilkenny City.

 

• Before completing the application form (online or written) please read the grant guidelines carefully. Click here to download the guidelines
• Please also review the Kilkenny City Eastern Environs Health Needs Analysis. Click here to download the Health Needs Analysis
• Application Form: You have the option to complete an online application form or a written application form. If you are submitting a written application form, please post it to: Janette Boran, Kilkenny County Council, Patrick’s Court, Patrick Street, Kilkenny. R95928F. Click here to download a paper application form or Click here to access the online application form

 

Closing Date for receipt of Application Forms is: the 27th of June 2025. Applications will be reviewed 1st week in July 2025 and all applicants will be notified on the decision within 7 days.

For further details, please contact: community@kilkennycoco.ie  or phone 056-7794920

The Healthy Ireland Fund, Supported by the Department of Health