Who can apply for a Grant?
A group of organisations who provide some level of bereavement support to the public and operate in the same geographical region e.g. county, CHO area etc.
Eligibility criteria include:
• There must be a minimum of six organisations in the group
• All organisations must provide some level of bereavement support to adults and/or families (e.g. information, peer support, counselling etc). • All organisations must operate within the geographical area that is the focus of this application
• At least 50% of the organisations in the group must be non-governmental organisations
• All organsiations must demonstrate transparent governance and NGOs must be registered with the Charity Regulator
How do I apply?
The application form is available to download. Completed applications can be submitted via email to bereavementdevelopment@hospicefoundation.ie by 5pm on Friday 28th of November 2025.
What happens after I apply? The IHF Local Bereavement Development Grant Selection committee will review all applications on closing of the application process. Each application will be scored against the following assessment criteria for the Grant .
Meet all eligibility criteria
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• The project to have one of the following aims:
o Promote local bereavement organsiations to work together
o Improve bereavement care provision to the general public (e.g. raise awareness, provide information, improve referral pathways etc.) o Improve bereavement care provision to a at risk group for complex or prolonged grief o Continual development and support of staff and volunteers to deliver excellent bereavement care at the various levels provision (see adult framework for bereavement care for more details on levels of service provision)
• Demonstrate clear and thoughtful planning
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