Two community grants to assist with capital or building maintenance works have been launched by Cork City Council.

Applications are now being invited for the Community Associations Capital Grant and Small-Scale Programme Grant, with Lord Mayor Cllr Dan Boyle describing the funding as "a fantastic opportunity of support for communities who are the backbone of our city."

The Community Associations Capital Grants is for recognised community associations in Cork City who own or can get permission to carry out works of a capital or major building maintenance nature. Funding will be awarded towards large scale Capital Grants between a minimum of €5,000 and a maximum of €35,000.

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Meanwhile, the Small Scale Programme Grant is aimed at community groups in the Cork City area for once-off, small scale programme activities excluding arts, sports activities and estate management including landscaping, tree/flower planting. The maximum grant that can be applied for will be €2,500. 

Chief Executive of Cork City Council, Valerie O'Sullivan, added: "Cork City Council welcomes this round of funding for community projects across our city.

"The funding is aimed at grassroots projects which deliver a vast range of important and quality services and supports locally. These grants will provide much needed additional funding to communities."

Further details in relation to 2025 grants, including the online application form for funding can be found on the Submit Portal.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on March 5.