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Local Environmental Action Fund - LEAF

                                                                                                         IPB 

     Roscommon County Council in partnership with IPB Insurance

Announce Community Fund to Support Tidy Towns and Local Environmental Action

About the Fund

The IPB Insurance & Local Government Ireland Community Fund, also known as the Local Environmental Action Fund (LEAF), is a national partnership between IPB Insurance and Ireland’s 31 local authorities. Through the initiative, Roscommon County Council will make approximately €100,000 available to local Tidy Towns groups, Residents’ Associations and other eligible community organisations for projects focused on environmental enhancement, biodiversity and climate action.

The fund forms part of IPB Insurance’s centenary year, celebrating 100 years of partnership with local authorities in supporting and protecting communities across Ireland.

Reflecting a shared commitment to empowering communities to improve their local environment, the fund will support Tidy Towns committees, Residents’ Associations and voluntary groups registered with the Public Participation Network (PPN). It also encourages collaboration with schools, sports clubs and other local organisations under the theme 'Communities Working Together for Climate'.

Who can apply?

Applications are open to community-based voluntary groups involved in environmental improvement and sustainability initiatives, including:

  • Tidy Towns groups
  • Residents’ associations
  • Other voluntary community groups undertaking similar environmental or community enhancement activities

To be eligible, applicants (should):

  • Required to be registered with their local Public Participation Network (PPN)
  • Demonstrate collaboration with at least one other community stakeholder (e.g. schools, sports clubs, youth groups, Men’s Sheds, etc.), or clearly explain why this is not possible
What projects are eligible?

Projects must clearly support climate action, biodiversity, or environmental enhancement.

Examples include:

  • Pollinator-friendly planting and habitats
  • Biodiversity enhancement actions
  • Tree planting and urban greening
  • Renewable energy initiatives
  • Waste reduction and recycling programmes
  • Water conservation projects
  • Environmental education campaigns
  • Climate resilience measures (e.g. flood prevention)
What Funding is available?

Grants of €500 to €25,000 are available for projects focused on biodiversity, climate action, and environmental enhancement, from tree planting and pollinator initiatives to waste reduction, water conservation, and community education. Funding in Roscommon County Council will be delivered through a matched funding model, combining IPB Insurance contributions with existing local authority supports and environmental funding programmes. 

How do I apply?

Interested community groups should contact Mairead McKeon Moore, Community Climate Action Officer or Gerard Hannon, Biodiversity Officer to discuss their project ideas. All queries should be emailed to leaf@roscommoncoco.ie

Click  My-Online-Services  to access the online application. Closing date for applications, Sunday 19th of July 2026.

The application process is online only. If you do not have an existing My Online Services account, you must create an account first. Click here to view a guide on setting up an account.

Programme Guidelines and Resources

Please click on links below for further information in regard to the Fund

Guidelines-Local-Environmental-Action-Fund-LEAF-2026

County Roscommon Local Authority Climate Action Plan 2024-2029

All Ireland Pollinator Plan