Local clubs and community groups are being urged to apply for a share of a €50,000 fund as MACE Community Grants returns for 2026, building on the success of its inaugural year.
Fifty groups and clubs across Ireland receive €1,000 each, supporting projects that make a meaningful difference in local communities, as MACE’s biggest community initiative returns for a second year.
Since launching in 2025, the initiative has already made a strong impact nationwide, with groups across the country benefitting from funding to support vital local projects. Local recipients from 2025 in Cork included Fermoy Macra, CoAction West Cork CLG, Cork Acro Gymnastics Club and The Crann Centre, all of which benefitted from funding to support vital community services.
The initiative is open to community organisations of all sizes, from sports clubs and youth groups to voluntary organisations and community associations.
Designed to recognise and support the people making a positive difference in towns, villages and communities nationwide, this year’s campaign is fronted by MACE brand ambassador and former Ireland rugby captain, Johnny Sexton. In a new video series, Johnny speaks with some of last year’s winners about how their MACE Community Grant helped bring local projects to life.
HOW TO APPLY
Entries opened on 20th August and will close on 10th September. To apply or nominate a local group, applicants can scan the QR code in-store or visit mace.ie/mace-community-grants. Applicants simply need to submit a short entry (under 150 words) explaining why their group deserves to win.
