MACE Community Grants 2026
MACE has launched the second year of our MACE Community Grants initiative where we invite local groups and clubs across Ireland to apply for a share of a €50,000 fund designed to support projects that make a positive difference in their communities.
The campaign will award fifty grants of €1,000 each to community organisations, supporting projects that make a positive and lasting difference at a local level.
This is the second year of our largest community initiative and builds on a very successful inaugural year that saw widespread participation from local groups and retailer engagement across the MACE network.
Fronted by MACE brand ambassador and former Ireland rugby captain Johnny Sexton, this year’s campaign features a series of videos showcasing three of last year’s grant recipients and the tangible impact the funding has had in their communities.
Commenting on the campaign, Johnny Sexton said:
“Local clubs and community groups play an incredibly important role in bringing people together and strengthening communities across Ireland. It was inspiring to see the impact last year’s winners made with their grants and I’m delighted to support a campaign that helps even more groups bring their ideas to life.”
Open to community groups and clubs nationwide, the initiative provides a simple application process. Simply submit the details of the organisation and explain, in 150 words or less, why they deserve to receive funding and how it would benefit the local community.
Applications open on 20 August and close on 10 September.
Find Terms and Conditions here: http://www.mace.ie/MACE-community-grants-terms-and-conditions-2026