Grant Scheme: Limerick Going for Gold Environmental Improvement Grant and Competition 2026

Limerick Going for Gold is a community environment improvement grant funding and competition run in conjunction with the JP McManus Charitable Foundation. 

This grant scheme is open to local groups who wish to improve biodiversity, litter management, waste prevention, sustainability, focus on circular economy (repair, reuse, recycle) and pollinator friendly planting,  and other environmental works. Local groups include: Residents’ Associations, Action Groups, Tidy Towns Groups, Community Associations and other voluntary groups within Limerick City and County jurisdiction area. 

How to apply:

Limerick City and County Council invites applications for the Limerick Going for Gold Environmental Improvement Grant and Competition 2026. This year, Limerick City and County Council also invites applications from Residents’ Associations/ Residents’ Groups located within the Regeneration Areas.

For more information please email limerickgoingforgold@limerick.ie or go to the Council website: https://www.limerick.ie/council/services/environment/campaigns/limerick-going-for-gold

Alternatively, application forms are available from:

Customer Service

Limerick City and County Council

Merchants Quay / Dooradoyle Office

Limerick

Phone: 061 556 000

Email: customerservices@limerick.ie

Applicants must complete Limerick Going for Gold application form and submit same by  noon on Friday, 27th March 2026.

Late or incomplete applications may not be considered. 

Limerick Going for Gold is a collaborative initiative managed by Limerick City and County Council and co funded with sponsorship from the JP Mc Manus Charitable Foundation.

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