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Community Climate Action Fund
South Dublin County Council has officially opened applications for the Community Climate Action Programme, offering local groups the chance to lead meaningful, practical climate action in their own areas.
This funding is designed to support community-driven projects that lower emissions, enhance local resilience, and make our neighbourhoods cleaner, greener, and more vibrant.
Who Can Apply?
The programme is open to not-for-profit groups based in the South Dublin County Council area, including:
Community groups
Sports clubs
Residents’ associations
Tidy Towns groups
Other local not-for-profit organisations
To be eligible, groups must be registered with the South Dublin Public Participation Network (PPN) and meet basic governance standards such as appropriate insurance. Only one application per organisation is allowed.
What Funding Is Available?
Groups can apply for up to €100,000, depending on the size and ambition of their project. Funding tiers include:
Up to €20,000 – Small projects
€20,000 to €50,000 – Medium projects
€50,000 to €100,000 – Large projects
This structure makes it possible for both grassroots initiatives and larger community projects to take part.
Project Themes
Applications must align with at least one of the programme’s five climate action themes — though projects that connect multiple themes or offer innovative solutions are strongly encouraged:
Community Energy
Travel
Food & Waste
Shopping & Recycling
Local Climate & Environmental Action
What Kind of Projects Are Eligible?
The programme supports a wide range of climate actions, including:
Solar panels or renewable energy installations
Energy efficiency upgrades for community buildings
Biodiversity gardens and nature-based solutions
Repair cafés, reuse hubs or local circular economy initiatives
Waste reduction and recycling projects
Community workshops, education events and awareness campaigns
Previous rounds have funded solar PV systems, heat pumps, biodigesters, community recycling initiatives and more.
How to Apply
Interested groups should:
Review the Applicant Guide on SDCC’s website
Contact the Community Climate Action Officer for guidance:📧 climatechange@sdublincoco.ie
Prepare your proposal
Submit your application before the deadline
🕒 Deadline: 22 December 2025 at 4pm
Full details and documents are available at:👉 Climate Action Fund
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