KCU Community Fund

KCU Community Fund

Supporting the community

Kilrush Credit Union are delighted to announce that we have launched our Community Fund for 2026!

The objective of our Community Fund is to provide for social, cultural or charitable purposes within the Community.

Applications are invited for the following:

• Standard Community Fund (up to €5,000)
• Strategic Impact Fund (over €5,000)

see T&Cs for details.

All applications are to be returned by 5pm on 1st June 2026 to Kilrush Credit Union Limited.

Kilrush Credit Union is dedicated to supporting and funding initiatives that benefit and support people within our Common Bond. That’s why we have introduced the Community Fund - an initiative designed to help local clubs and organisations to prosper and achieve their goals. 

We welcome applications across a number of different sectors:

  • Arts & Culture 
  • Sport & Physical Activity 
  • Youth Engagement 
  • Community Development 
  • Environmental Sustainability 
  • Education & Training 
  • Health & Wellbeing 
  • Social Enterprise & Innovation 
  • and others

If you are part of a club, group, or organisation, you may be interested in applying for funding. This could help you achieve your goals and make a positive impact on our community.

IMPORTANT DATES

The closing date for applications for the 2026 Community Fund is  1st June 2026.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for a share of our Community Fund, simply click the button below to download the application form and return it to us by email to claire@kilrushcreditunion.ie or post/drop it into our office in Kilrush.

Please complete the form to the best of your ability. Supporting documentation may be required.

Community fund application form

Our Community Fund is built on fairness, transparency and accountability. All applications are assessed in line with our published Terms & Conditions, so we strongly encourage groups to review the criteria carefully before applying — particularly in relation to project eligibility and funding conditions.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Please note that terms & conditions apply. It is essential to read the terms & conditions prior to application.

Community fund T&Cs

2025 Community Fund in Action

Our 2025 Community Fund brought incredible ideas to life across our common bond. From practical improvements to shared spaces to inclusive initiatives that ensure everyone feels welcome, each project reflected the heart, dedication and community spirit of the people behind it.

We were proud to support these organisations and to see firsthand the positive difference their work is making for families, volunteers and local communities. The projects below showcase just some of the impact achieved in 2025 — a reminder of what’s possible when communities come together with a shared purpose.

Recipients of the 2025 Community Fund:

  • Moneypoint AFC
  • Kilballyowen Development
  • Doonbeg Community Development
  • Seol Sionna
  • Kilmurry Ibrickane Community Centre
  • Kilrush Parish Community Centre
  • Kilmurry McMahon Community Centre