Coca-Cola Ireland, and its strategic bottling partner Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland, have announced the launch of the 2026 Coca-Cola Thank You Fund.
With €100,000 in grant funding available this year, the Fund’s total investment in youth and local community organisations since 2011 will surpass €2 million, supporting programmes that empower young people through inclusion, wellbeing and future work readiness organisations in Cork encouraged to apply.
Now entering its 16th year, the Coca-Cola Thank You Fund has supported nearly 200 non-profit organisations, creating meaningful impact in local communities across the island of Ireland. Over that time, the Fund has helped a generation of young people to build confidence, skills and opportunity, with many of those impacted now the community leaders, mentors and role models shaping the next generation.
GRANTS UP TO €15K
Operated in partnership with the Irish Youth Foundation (IYF), and supported by YouthAction Northern Ireland (YANI), the fund is inviting groups to apply for grants of between €5,000 and €15,000 (£4,500 – £13,000) that will be awarded to eligible organisations delivering meaningful, community-led interventions.
This year’s Coca-Cola Thank You Fund theme focuses on Inclusion & Wellbeing for Future Work Readiness, helping young people aged 16-25 develop the confidence, capabilities and practical life skills needed to successfully navigate education, training and employment pathways.
HELPING COMMUNITIES
“Supporting young people with the tools, confidence and resilience to navigate life has never been more important,” Sarah Edmonds, CEO, Irish Youth Foundation said. “Through the Coca-Cola Thank You Fund, we’re proud to continue partnering with organisations responding directly to the needs of young people in local communities across Ireland.
“This year’s focus reflects the realities youth services are seeing every day, with growing demand for programmes that promote wellbeing, inclusion and pathways into education and employment. We encourage community groups to apply and play a role in creating brighter, more inclusive futures for our young people,” she said.
JUNE 26TH DEADLINE
This year’s applications will be assessed under the theme of Inclusion & Wellbeing for Future Work Readiness, with applicants encouraged to visit the website for further details and full terms and conditions. Applications for the 2026 fund are now open via coca-cola.ie/thankyou until Friday, 26th June.
In 2025, 14 youth-focused organisations received grant shares, including South Dublin County Partnership (Dublin) which supports young people facing barriers to employment and R.E.A.C.H Across (Derry), which delivers leadership and skills development programmes for young people across communities in Northern Ireland. Both groups attended this year’s Coca-Cola Thank You Fund launch.
