Applications for funding under Phase 2 of the Community Climate Action Funding Programme open today.
The objective of the CCAP is to build low-carbon, sustainable communities, which will, in turn, contribute to the national climate and energy targets.
The fund is open to not-for-profit community groups and clubs, where they can avail of grants from under €20,000 to €100,000.
More information can be found on Donegal County Council’s website.
Fund:
Small-scale projects < €20,000
Medium scale projects €20,000 to €50,000
Large scale projects €50,000 to €100,000
The 5 themes of the program are as follows, with some examples of projects that may be applied for:
Theme 1: Community & Energy
Community Building Retrofits eg. Windows & doors, insulation etc., Solar PV Systems, Heat Pumps, LED lighting, Energy Efficiency Measures eg. Smart Controls.
Theme 2: Sustainable Travel
Electric Vehicle Charging Points, Cycle parking / racks, improving cycle way access, safe and active routes,
bike repair hubs.
Theme 3: Food and waste
Community gardens, Polytunnels and Greenhouses, Allotments, Food markets, Food banks.
Theme 4: Shopping and recycling
Community repair hubs, upcycling projects, Swap shops, water filling stations, single use plastics elimination, musical instrument reuse, paint recycling, toy library.
Theme 5: Local climate and environmental action
Nature based solutions, Climate resilience projects, Mini forests, dispersed orchards (fruit trees), roof gardens, pollinator projects.
