Pringle calls on community groups to apply for climate action grants
- Updated: 10th March 2021
Local groups can now apply for climate action grants which are being made available by The Community Foundation for Ireland in a match funding partnership with The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Grants are focussed on the local promotion of the Circular Economy, this can include up-cycling of goods, awareness of single-use plastic and fair and equal use of drinking water. Last year over €100,000 was provided in funding through 29-grants.
There are two strands of grants:
Strand 1: Building Awareness
Grants of up to €3,000 to support organisations to design and implement innovative online campaigns which aim to increase awareness of the concept of ‘circular economy’ and its impact on everyday life.
Strand 2: Sustaining Sustainability
Grants of up to €10,000 to support organisations working within the circular economy/sustainability’ space to continue/adapt existing work, or develop new initiatives, ensuring that Ireland’s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals continues despite challenges posed by Covid-19.
Full details including the application process are at www.communityfoundation.ie.
