Sligo News
Source-linked information, updated 2026-09-29.
Sligo PPN shares grant deadlines spanning September to December
A funding roundup circulated by Sligo PPN covers civic participation, energy poverty, sport, youth work and outdoor recreation. The published list gives separate application deadlines from 15 September to 15 December. It includes CERV and LIFE calls, the #BeActive EU Sport Awards 2026 and several Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme measures. Benefact Group nominations open on 5 October and close on 18 October, while the Church of Ireland Priorities Fund deadline is 31 October. The original notice links readers to further grant information. These are funding opportunities, not a programme of local events.
Rural Action Awards offer support for projects deliverable within 12 weeks
Rural Action Awards offer support for projects deliverable within 12 weeks
Rural community organisations have until Sunday, 20 September 2026 to apply for the Rural Action Awards, according to a notice shared by Sligo PPN. Awards of £1,000/€1,000 are offered for practical projects. The stated coverage is Northern Ireland and the border counties; the notice is not evidence that every organisation reading it is eligible. Applicants must be constituted community-based organisations, and proposals should be achievable within 12 weeks. Suggested uses include shared spaces, wellbeing work and equipment. The source notice links to Rural Action's application information.