The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) have launched a fund of €30,000, the ‘Water Heritage Day Grants Scheme 2024’ to celebrate Water Heritage Day on Sunday the 25th of August.
It is available to community groups and an application can be made online at: LAWPRO Small Grants and Events Scheme 2024 | Online Consultation Portal of the Waters and Communities Office
LAWPRO is a national shared service working on behalf of all 31 local authorities to coordinate efforts to achieve good water quality across the country.
Speaking about the €30,000 grants scheme Anthony Coleman, Director of Services at LAWPRO said: “We are delighted to once again invite community groups to organise a water related event for Heritage Week. The theme of Heritage Week 2024 is “Connections, Routes & Networks” and our rivers play a big part in the connectivity of our island. In historic times they were networks for movement, trading and exploration.
Water Heritage Day gives communities a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our water and natural heritage, it could be hosting a river safari, a talk at the riverside, angling event or a boat trip on a local waterway there are ample ways to get involved.
You are asked to consult with your local Community Water Officer in advance of making an application.
Their contact details are on the Local Authority Waters Programme website: Communities Team – Local Authority Water Programme (lawaters.ie)
The deadline for making the online application is
Tuesday, 16th of July 2024.
