Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, has opened up applications for; “two streams of funding under the LGBTIQ+ Community Services Fund”.
Announced back in June 2026, There are two streams of funding which have been released. Scheme A is for “existing LGBTIQ+ NGOs and community organisations working with the LGBTIQ+ community to support new initiatives and to maintain and enhance existing services and initiatives.” Scheme B, “will provide small grants to organisations for projects that promote inclusion of LGBTIQ+ persons.”
When opening the call for applications for the fund, Foley stated; “I am pleased to announce the opening of the 2027 LGBTIQ+ Community Services Fund today. This fund is a key component in the Government’s commitment to building an Ireland where every LGBTQ+ person feels safe, supported and included.”
“Across the country, community organisations play an invaluable role in providing essential services, creating safe supportive spaces and promoting belonging.”
She added: “This funding will help organisations continue their important work, supporting community led initiatives in advancing equality, fostering inclusion and helping to ensure that every LGBTIQ+ person can live a healthy, inclusive, fulfilling life free from discrimination.”
This fund was created to help support the implementation of the Government’s “National LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Strategy”.
When announcing the fund back in June of 2026, in a statement put out by the Department of Children, Disability and Equality they said, “the announcement, made during Pride 2026, reflects the Government’s ongoing commitment to equality, inclusion and improved outcomes for LGBTIQ+ people across Ireland.”
