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From Euros To Eco: Kildare County Council Allocates €897,000 For Innovative Climate Projects

Organisations and groups can apply for grants at three scales.

Kildare County Council is now accepting applications for funding under the Community Climate Action Programme.

The Department of the Environment earmarked €24 million in February 2023 to support Local Authorities in building low carbon communities nationwide.

Kildare County Council has secured €897,000 under strand one of the program to collaborate with communities, both urban and rural, within the county.

The funding is designated for projects falling under five themes: Community Energy, Travel, Food and Waste, Shopping and Recycling, and Local Climate and Environmental Action. Each project is expected to contribute to emissions reduction.

Organisations and groups can apply for grants at three scales:

  • Small grants: Up to €20,000
  • Medium grants: Between €21,000 and €50,000
  • Large grants: Between €51,000 and €100,000

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