Dublin Airport Community Fund
Your ideas, Our Support
Dublin Airport's Community Fund is now open for a six-week period for applications until Friday, April 19, 2024.
The Fund supports local projects that make a positive contribution to our neighbouring communities.
We will support applications from organisations located in the following areas:
Ballymun • Cloghran • Forrest Little • Greater Baskin • Hollystown • Malahide • Portmarnock • Rolestown • Santry • St. Margarets • Swords • The Ward • Tyrrelstown
We are interested in working with communities on developing initiatives around, for example, environmental and sustainability, health and wellbeing and social inclusion.
Dublin Airport Local Community Access Scholarship
We have partnered with Dublin City University (DCU) to provide scholarships through DCU’s Access Service, to those students that may be marginalised in our community, giving them a unique opportunity to access third level education.
The Community Fund will also support up to 20 students per year to enable them to attend DCU via its Access Programme. To find out more about the DCU Access Service, you can visit its website on www.dcu.ie/access
Community Fund Logo/Branding
Successful applicants will need Dublin Airport Community Fund’s logo to promote support of their initiative, which will be included in the subsequent Outcome Report mentioned above. This promotion could take the form of pitch-side signage, club jerseys or kits, garden benches or allotment signs, group websites, newsletters, social media, etc. Print and digital versions of the Community Fund logo are available below. Please read the Dublin Airport Community Fund Toolkit before using our logos. The Brand Toolkit will tell you all you need to know about which logo(s) to use and how to use them.
If you require any advice or assistance regarding use of the Community Fund’s logo, please contact us at communityfund@daa.ie.
Allocation of Funding
Dublin Airport’s Community Fund has allocated over €2.3 million to local community initiatives since its launch. In 2023 alone, 111 local community projects shared over €400,000 for sports, recreation, environmental, education and community development initiatives.
Contact Us
If you require assistance or have any questions related to the fund, you can contact us directly: communityfund@daa.ie
Dublin Airport proudly announces its dedicated support for the Down Syndrome Centre Swords Bike Track and Back Garden initiative through its Community Fund. This collaboration underscores Dublin Airport's unwavering commitment to fostering positive impacts and elevating its neighbouring communities.
Nestled within Willowbrook House in Swords, the Down Syndrome Centre Swords has become a vital lifeline for families in North Dublin and adjacent areas. Since its establishment in April 2022, the centre has been a hub for crucial Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and specialised programs for children with Down syndrome. These essential services have been previously out of reach for many families.
Marking a milestone in community collaboration, the Community Fund's endorsement of the Down Syndrome Centre Swords Bike Track and Back Garden initiative signifies a transformative endeavour. This project entails the conversion of an underutilised garden into a versatile space, encompassing a bike track and recreational zones. The venture significantly enriches the centre’s offerings, introducing "Learn to Ride a Bike" classes and a vibrant Cycling Club summer program. Beyond its recreational value, the bike track seamlessly integrates into therapy sessions, becoming an inclusive platform for athletic activities. Additionally, the redesigned garden space inspires engagement in sports such as football and basketball, promoting holistic well-being among children.
Since its establishment in 2017 with a substantial commitment of €10 million over 25 years, the Dublin Airport Community Fund remains steadfast in fostering progress within the communities encompassing the airport. Encompassing 13 eligible areas, the fund consistently seeks projects that uplift and empower. An independent Grant Making Panel meticulously evaluates and awards funding to deserving initiatives, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of countless individuals.
Dublin Airport's Community Fund extends beyond community projects to support educational aspirations. The fund annually sponsors up to 20 students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, granting them access to higher education at Dublin City University (DCU) through the Access Programme.
Pictured above: Down Syndrome Centre (DSC) Swords Manager Triona Cussen with DSC Clinical Manager Ellie Forsythe and DSC receptionist Maggie Fagan with Janine Davidson, Dublin Airport’s Community Engagement Executive.
