Galway City Council is now accepting applications for a new €446,000 Community Climate Action Fund to help local community groups cut emissions.
The funding will support small (up to €20,000), medium (€21,000-€50,000), and large-scale (€51,000-€100,000) community climate action projects.
The projects must target one or more of five key areas: community energy; travel; food and waste; shopping and recycling; and local climate and environmental action.
Mayor of Galway, Cllr. Eddie Hoare welcomed the announcement, calling climate the “most significant challenge” to all communities in the city.
“I welcome this new fund as an important further step in delivering our 2030 targets and progressing towards a climate neutral Galway City by 2050 in line with Ireland’s Climate Action Plan targets.’’
Examples of eligible groups include local charities, community centres, local environmental groups, sports clubs and social enterprises.
Speaking about the fund, Brian Barrett, Director of Services for Climate Action said, “This is a welcome grant for community groups that are hoping to play their part in tackling climate change.”
“Retrofitting, solar panels, community gardens, tree planting, cycle parking and innovative climate projects are just some of the examples of what can be applied for with this grant.’’
Prior to applying, groups are strongly encouraged to contact the Galway City Council’s Community Climate Action Officer to discuss their ideas at 091 536 400 or Climate@GalwayCity.ie
Applications are now open online, see www.Galwaycity.ie/Community-Climate-Action-Programme. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 8 at 5pm.
