Galway City Council invites Residents Associations, community groups and allotment schemes to apply for the Local Amenity Grant Scheme 2025. The objective of the scheme is to aid community gardens/allotment schemes and Residents Associations who wish to contribute towards the betterment of their local environment by undertaking improvement works in their local area with a focus on litter clean-ups and litter pickers, graffiti removal and community workshops. It encompasses anything that involves cleaning, painting, gardening and maintaining public spaces.
Galway City Council Mayor Cllr. Peter Keane said that “the Amenity Grant Scheme has proven a vital support for communities over the past number of years and stands out as an important funding stream that encourages pride and community participation across the city. It also provides a positive link between our neighbourhoods and city by improving our public spaces”.
In total, the funding for the Local Amenity Grants Scheme for 2025 is €23,500. Fergal Cushen, Environmental Awareness Officer with Galway City Council, commented “it is a great resource for community groups to avail of and every positive step that benefits the community contributes to a more positive and inclusive city. The Amenity Grants make each neighbourhood a better place to live and work”.
All applications for the 2025 scheme must be completed electronically by visiting www.GalwayCity.ie/Services/Environment/Environment-Services/Amenity-Grant-Scheme. Paper application forms are no longer accepted.
Completed applications should be submitted no later than the closing date of 4:00pm Friday 28 March 2025. For more information email Environment@GalwayCity.ie or visit www.GalwayCity.ie/Services/Environment/Environment-Services/Amenity-Grant-Scheme