€250,000 Community fund for local clubs and organisations launched in Tipperary

Tipperary Credit Union has announced that it is to make €250,000 available to local clubs, schools, voluntary organisations, community groups and local initiatives through the newly launched Tipperary Credit Union Community Fund.

The significant funding initiative is designed to support projects and actions that are making a meaningful and positive difference across the communities served by the credit union.

Grants ranging from €2,000 to €50,000 will be available to successful applicants. As a member-owned financial co-operative, Tipperary Credit Union has long supported local development and community wellbeing.

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The new Community Fund further strengthens that commitment by providing substantial financial backing to projects that promote inclusion, sustainability, education, health, sport, arts, culture and social development.

The fund is open to organisations operating within the area served by Tipperary Credit Union.

Applications are invited from groups that can demonstrate clear community benefit, strong governance and the capacity to deliver measurable outcomes.

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Speaking about the initiative, a spokesperson for Tipperary Credit Union said the fund reflects the credit union’s core philosophy of "people helping people".

"Our members’ savings allow us to reinvest directly back into the communities we serve. This €250,000 Community Fund represents a significant opportunity for local organisations to advance projects that will have a lasting and positive impact" said the spokesperson.

Grant Details are as follows; Total Fund Available: €250,000 with Individual Grants between €2,000 and €50,000. Eligible Applicants: Clubs, schools, voluntary organisations, community groups and local initiatives.

Purpose: To support projects delivering tangible community benefit within the credit union’s operational area. Applications will be assessed based on community impact, sustainability, value for money and alignment with local needs.

Tipperary Credit Union has emphasised that the fund is about strengthening local resilience and encouraging innovation at grassroots level.

Whether supporting sports facilities, educational programmes, environmental initiatives or community infrastructure, the aim is to ensure that the benefits are widely felt across towns and rural areas alike.

The launch of the Community Fund comes at a time when many voluntary and community organisations are facing financial pressures, making this investment particularly timely.

The Credit Union is hosting a formal Community Fund Launch Event at the Great National Ballykisteen Hotel at 7pm on Thursday February 23.

Those interested in attending are asked to email: community-fund@tipperarycu.ie by Monday, February 23 and attendance is limited to two representatives per club or association.

The fund comes from the profits generated by the operation of Tipperary Credit Union, which has branches in Bansha, Doon, Plassey and Dundrum and is headquartered in Tipperary town.

Further details of the application process, eligibility criteria and closing dates are available directly from Tipperary Credit Union.