Local Bereavement Development Grants

Irish Hospice Foundation award a number of Local Bereavement Development (LBD) grants annually. The grant aims to encourage and support collaborative bereavement developments at a local level. Already existing groups and newly formed groups are eligible to apply. 

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 organisations must demonstrate transparent governance and NGOs must be registered with the Charity Regulator  

How do I apply?

The application form for 2025 is now available. You can download this form and print it yourself to scan back to us, or you can fill it in online. Completed applications can be submitted via email to [email protected] by the deadline of 5pm on Friday, November 28th 2025 

You can also fill out the application form via MSForms. You cannot save this form and go back later. Once the form is open, you have the flexibility to revisit questions to edit your answers. However, edits cannot be made once a form has been closed, submitted, or deleted. 

11/28/2025