Public Participation Network (PPN)
Free to join. The PPN is not a grant, it is how your community, voluntary or environmental group registers to hear about local funding and to have a say in council decisions.
Last checked July 2026
What it is
Every county has a Public Participation Network. It is how community, voluntary and environmental groups register to hear about local funding, have a say in council decisions and nominate representatives. Free to join. Not a grant itself, the way community groups stay connected to what is available locally.
Who can get it
- You are a community, voluntary or environmental group in the county
- You want to hear about local funding early and have a say in council and committee decisions
- You are willing to register your group, there is no cost
- Every county has a PPN, and registering is free.
- It is how community groups nominate representatives onto council committees, so it is your route to a say in local decisions.
- It is not a grant itself, but it is how you stay connected to the grants and consultations that come up locally.
How to apply
Applications go through Local authority. The official page has the full eligibility rules and the application itself.
Go to the official page →Checked against the official source on 25 July 2026. Always confirm the details on the official page before applying.
Questions people ask
What is a Public Participation Network?
A network in every county that lets community, voluntary and environmental groups register, hear about local funding, and have a say in council decisions.
Does it cost anything to join?
No. Registering your group with your local PPN is free.
Is the PPN a grant?
No, it is not a grant itself. It is how community groups stay connected to local funding and consultations and nominate representatives onto council committees.
How do I join?
Find your local PPN through the official page and register your group. The page has the contact for your county's PPN.
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- LEADER programme
- CLÁR programme
- Local Improvement Scheme
- Town & Village Renewal
- Local Enhancement Programme (LEP)
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