Estate Enhancement Grant Scheme 2026

Cavan County Council wishes to announce the Estate Enhancement Grant Scheme 2026. Resident groups of local authority sponsored estates (estates in social housing areas or estates where the Council owns one house or more) are invited to apply.

Under this scheme, grants are available to qualifying estate groups, for the improvement and upkeep of shared spaces in housing estates.

In conjunction, the Council will also hold an awards competition. Estates which are awarded a grant will automatically be included.

Examples of the type of work that may be eligible for grant purposes

• Maintenance of green & open areas
• Estate Clean Up Days
• The promotion of wildlife, biodiversity, and climate change interests
• Waste minimisation – reducing, reusing, recycling & upcycling
• Purchase of bedding plants, shrubs and trees
• Community art or sculpture

Grant application forms are available from the Housing Department, Cavan County Council. Phone: 049 437 8300

The closing date for completed grant application forms is Friday, 27th March 2026.