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17 Jan 2026
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National Lottery
National Lottery money could be won by deserving Laois community groups, of up to €10,000.
The HSE has confirmed the 26 Laois groups and charities who received National Lottery grants in 2025, as the scheme opens again for 2026.
The HSE offers National Lottery grants to health and social care projects run by community groups and voluntary organisations, ranging from €300 to €10,000 each.
The 2025 Laois recipients come from all around the county including Portlaoise, Portarlington, Mountmellick and Mountrath.
They also provide funding for one-off projects and services that improve the health and social care needs of communities.
"We fund one-off projects and services that improve the health and social care needs of communities. For example, you might help people with a disability, older people, carers or disadvantaged groups.
"You can apply for funding to: buy equipment and small fixtures and fittings like hoists, tables, and chairs, run camps, classes, courses, personal development training, information or activity events. You must be able to start and finish your project in the same year you apply for the grant," the HSE advise.
A spokesperson confirmed the Laois awardees to the Leinster Express / Laois Live.
In 2025, National Lottery Grant Scheme funding was provided to the following organisations in Co. Laois. They are:
Laois Arch Club
The Cuisle Cancer Support Centre
Portarlington Social Services/Meals on Wheels
Portlaoise Community First Responders
Mountmellick ICA
Borris Innovation Centre
White Horse Indoor Bowls Club Mountrath
Down Syndrome Centre Midlands
Rosenallis Senior Citizens Committee
All Abilities Ireland CLG
Ballinakill Indoor Bowls
Camross Tidy Towns Group
Ballyroan Community Hall
Portlaoise Sports Hall
Embrace Farm
Ballyroan Community Development
Laois Traveller Action Group
Laois Marlins Swimming Club
4th Laois Portarlington Scout Group
Portlaoise Active Retirement Group
Mountmellick Youth & Family Resource Centre
Castletown Community Centre
Naomh Eamann Camogie
Portarlington Rugby Club
Laois Baltic Association
Heath GAA Club - Mothers & Others Ladies Football
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Applications for 2026 HSE National Lottery Grant funding opened on Wednesday, January 14 2026 and will close on 12 noon Friday, February 13. The HSE will let applicants know if they were successful on May 29.
For more information on how to apply for the HSE National Lottery Grant Scheme, visit their website here.
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