The Healthy Clare Micro Fund supports community and voluntary groups wishing to undertake specific 'Health and Wellbeing' projects under the relevant categories of the scheme. The purpose of the Local Community Development Committee's Healthy Clare Micro Fund is to encourage and support 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 Clare.
Who should apply?
Any Community and Voluntary group promoting health and wellbeing in County Clare may apply. Public sector organisations are not eligible to make an application. Groups are encouraged to register with the Clare Public Participation Network (PPN) and be actively involved in the PPN.
What types of proposals are considered? (The Healthy Clare Micro Fund comprises of 4 different support funds):
1 Support Fund for promoting a Healthy Weight under the following 4 pillars outlined below (Max Grant €2,000)
- Healthy Eating
- Physical Activity
- Stress Management
- Sleep Hygiene
2 Support Fund for promoting Positive Mental Health (Max Grant €2,000)
3 Support Fund for hosting 'We're Breastfeeding Friendly Clare' events during World Breastfeeding week (1st - 7th August) and National Breastfeeding week (1st - 7th October) (Max Grant €1,000)
4 Support Scheme for Multicultural Cooking workshops with the creation of a recipe book (Max Grant €1,000)
Before completing the online application form please read the grant guidelines carefully (
available here)
Closing Date for receipt of Application Forms is: Friday 7th July 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
For queries on the Healthy Clare Micro Fund please contact the Healthy Clare Coordinator, Dena Mc Grath on healthyclare@clarecoco.ie or 087 987 8785
Note: The number of financial awards under the fund categories that can be accessed by a single group may be limited. The norm will be only one application per group unless there are particular or exceptional circumstances
Incomplete Applications will NOT be considered
It will NOT be possible to submit an application after the closing date of the Friday, 7th July 2023
The email address used to register on this platform will be the email address used for correspondence
The Healthy Clare Micro Fund is supported by the Department of Health's Healthy Ireland Fund, Pobal and Creative Ireland Clare.