Crowdfund Dublin City

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 The Spring 2025 round is now open with a deadline Wednesday the 30th April to have your project fully costed, any relevant permissions in place and your project page created on Spacehive. You must also have pitched to the Crowdfund Dublin City fund by this date.

To find out more visit Crowdfund Dublin City

SpaceHive CrowdFund

Dublin City Council is working with community fundraising platform Spacehive to provide an exciting opportunity for local residents to fundraise and deliver projects that matter to them.

The programme is continuing for 2025 with a fund of €300,000 and is looking to invest in projects that will enhance green spaces, create colourful, vibrant and inclusive public spaces, or support sustainable communities and environmental initiatives.

This community crowdfunding programme gives residents in the Dublin City Council administrative area, the unique opportunity to crowdfund innovative locally-led projects that will bring together funding and support from neighbours, community networks, businesses and the Council.

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Fund information

The €300,000 Crowdfund Dublin City fund will support locally-led projects across the city, giving communities the opportunity to deliver exciting projects that have the backing of the community and the Council alike. 

Depending on the nature of your project, you might also be matched with other funds available in your area. 

Who can apply for funding?

Community groups, social enterprises and individuals with community support could potentially receive a pledge of up to 50% of their crowdfunding target, capped at €5,000. This contribution from Dublin City Council is pledged directly into your crowdfunding campaign alongside contributions from the community. 

Please note: private companies are not eligible for this fund. 

Project criteria: 

Dublin City Council is interested in funding small cost but high impact projects that: 

  • Enhance green spaces for the use of local residents
  • Promote social inclusion and diversity
  • Create a vibrant cultural life for the city
  • Improve the health and wellbeing of communities
  • Support sustainable communities and reduced carbon usage
  • Crowdfund Dublin City can support:
  • Projects submitted by voluntary and community groups
  • Projects submitted by individuals who have the support of their community

Our Spacehive microsite is now live, visit; https://www.spacehive.com/movement/dublincity