The HSE's national page gives no amounts (each health region decides its own), so none is quoted here. A group can apply for more than one project.
Quick facts
- Who
- Community and voluntary groups providing health or social care
- Not
- Public bodies, including the HSE
- What
- One-off projects, equipment, classes, respite
- 2026 round
- 14 January to 13 February, midday
- Outcome
- 29 May 2026
Who can apply
"We offer National Lottery grants to health and social care projects." "Community groups and voluntary organisations can apply." "You must provide health or social care services to the community." "Public bodies, including the HSE, cannot apply for this funding."
What it funds
"We fund one-off projects and services that improve the health and social care needs of communities." Examples on the HSE page are hoists, tables and chairs, camps, classes, courses, personal development training and information or activity events. Respite care for carers is a named use: "You must use your respite care funding by 30 June the following year."
Dates
"Wednesday 14 January 2026 - applications for 2026 funding opens." "Friday 13 February 2026, midday - the deadline for applications." "Friday 29 May 2026 - we will contact all applicants to let them know the outcome of their applications." Each health region has its own local office and application process; send the form to the office for the area the project is in.
Common questions
Who can apply for HSE National Lottery grants?
Community groups and voluntary organisations that provide health or social care services to the community. Public bodies cannot.
When is the HSE lottery grant deadline?
For 2026, midday on Friday 13 February 2026; applications opened on 14 January and outcomes came on 29 May.
Can a carers' group apply for respite funding?
Yes. Short-term or once-off respite care is a named use, to be spent by 30 June the following year.