It’s easy to apply to the Coca‑Cola Thank You Fund. Here’s how in 5 easy steps.

The Coca‑Cola Thank You Fund is returning this year for the 15th year with €200,000* in grants being made available to non-profit community groups across Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Over the years, the Coca‑Cola Thank You Fund has supported programmes including education and employability, community inclusion, and environmental leadership aimed at young people aged between 16–25-years-old. To date more that €1.7 million has been awarded to 182 non-profit organisations across the island of Ireland.

In 2025, the Fund will focus on one overall theme: Supporting and empowering youth interventions across the island of Ireland under the pillars of Inclusion and Inspiration

Do you know of a non-profit youth-focused organisation committed to empowering young people aged 16-25 that could deliver an impactful project with the right funding?

Here is how to apply to the Coca‑Cola Thank You Fund in 5 simple steps.

1. Get up to date

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2. Know your stuff

Look through our Thank You Fund FAQs and Terms and Conditions to make sure you have everything you need to know about the fund, our selection process and whether your organisation is eligible to apply.

3. Plan your answers

It is a good idea to review the application form questions before logging into the online system, so you know what information we will be requesting. As you progress through the online application form, you can save your draft answers and return to your application at a later stage if you wish.

4. Make it count

We want to hear all about your project. Have answers to these key questions in mind:

Is your project going to have an impact on young people in your local area empowering and equipping them with the skills, support, and confidence needed to navigate life’s challenges and unlock their full potential under the pillars of inclusion and inspiration? If so, how many young people (over 16) will it impact?

Does you project fall under one or more of the Fund themes of Inclusion and Inspiration?   

• Inclusion: Empowering young people through education and employability. The fund will support accessible education programmes that promote mentorship, increase employability skills, enhance personal agency, and strengthen essential life skills.  

• Inspiration: Supporting young people to to take positive action to create a better society. The Fund will support projects and programmes focused on community interventions and empowerment initiatives aimed at ensuring all young people feel valued, supported and included in society.

What would you do with the funding? The more specific you can be, the better!

Make sure you answer the questions as fully as possible.

TOP TIP! Each question has a character limit next to it – this is the number of letters, spaces and punctuation marks allowed in the answer box. If you go over the limit, you will not be able to submit your form.

5. Tell us everything

You will need to make sure every question has been answered in order to submit your application. And remember – this is your chance to tell us why your organisation deserves funding, so tell us all about your project and what makes it special.

Applications for 2025 are now open. Apply for the Coca‑Cola Thank You Fund here. 

*£165,600 as per exchange rate at the time