--- title: "Dublin's 2026 Community Fund: Ideas for Coolock Village | Coolock Village" description: "The 2026 DCC Community Grant Scheme window has closed. These seven micro-project ideas remain useful preparation for the next funding round." canonical_url: "https://coolockvillage.ie/news/community-fund-2026-coolock/" template: "raw-page" schema_type: "NewsArticle" date_published: "2026-01-25T00:00:00.000Z" date_modified: "2026-01-25T00:00:00.000Z" --- Coolock Village Dublin 5 Ireland info@coolockvillage.ie Community-led civic action, local business, reporting, and regeneration hub for Coolock Village, Dublin 5. coolockvillage.ie www.facebook.com www.instagram.com www.wikidata.org Permalink to Dublin's 2026 Community Fund: Ideas for Coolock Village news Back to Updates - - Share News / 25 January 2026 / 3 min read # Dublin's 2026 Community Fund: Ideas for Coolock Village The 2026 DCC Community Grant Scheme window has closed. These seven micro-project ideas remain useful preparation for the next funding round. Author Coolock Village Regeneration Project Updated 25 January 2026 Discussion Open Bottom line ## Article summary The 2026 DCC Community Grant Scheme window has closed. These seven micro-project ideas remain useful preparation for the next funding round. The Dublin City Council Community Grant Scheme 2026 window has now closed. This article remains online as an archive and preparation guide for the next round, because good applications are easier when ideas, costs, and local partners are ready before the window opens. When a similar round opens again, projects usually need to support community development, informal adult education, or social inclusion. The useful work now is getting small, costed ideas ready before a deadline appears. 2026 Window Closed The DCC Community Grant Scheme 2026 closed on 20 February 2026. Keep the DCC grants page bookmarked for the next published round. Here are 7 micro-project ideas that local groups, residents’ associations, or motivated neighbours can prepare before the next window. #### The 'Green Links' Planter Project Purchase 10 large timber planters for key “gray spots” along the Malahide Road approach. Instantly softens the traffic-heavy feel and signals “you are entering a village.” Cost: €800 - €1,200. #### A Coolock Village Mural Commission a local artist to paint a gable wall celebrating Coolock Village’s history. Creates a landmark and a photo opportunity, building pride and identity. Cost: €1,500 - €2,500. #### 'Clean Sweep' Equipment Bank A shared stash of high-quality litter pickers, hi-vis vests, graffiti removal kits, and heavy-duty bags. Lets any resident host a clean-up without waiting for a new equipment purchase. Cost: €500. #### Village Heritage Trail Maps Design and print a beautifully illustrated walking map highlighting local history spots (The Forge, historic cottages, the church). Cost: €800. #### A Summer Street Party Kit Reusable bunting, folding tables, and a portable PA system any street can borrow for block parties. Civic warmth, made easy. Cost: €1,000. #### Youth 'Fix-It' Workshop Series A weekend course teaching local teens basic bike maintenance or furniture upcycling. Skills transfer and engaging young people. Cost: €600. #### Digital Hub Costs Cover the hosting and domain costs for CoolockVillage.ie or a local newsletter tool. Keeps the community connected digitally. Cost: €300. ## How to Prepare for the Next Window ### Preparation Process - Check eligibility. You need to be a community group, residents’ association, sports club, or similar. Informal groups can also apply. - Pick your project. Choose something visible, specific, and costed. Use one of the ideas above or come up with your own. - Gather prices and permissions. Get supplier quotes, landowner permission where needed, and a short note on who benefits. - Be ready before January. The window is usually short. A prepared group can submit quickly when Dublin City Council publishes the next deadline. Before applying Groups can prepare for different schemes in the same year, such as Community Grants, Crowdfund Dublin City, or SEAI. Check each funder source before treating a window as open, and keep each application tied to a distinct project and budget. The useful work now is preparation: choose a small project, price it, find two or three neighbours who will help, and keep it ready. 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