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Community Climate Action Programme

The Community Climate Action Programme is a new programme to support small and large, rural and urban communities to take climate action at a local level. Roscommon County Council, in conjunction with the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications will support communities to shape and build low carbon, sustainable communities in a coherent way to contribute to national climate and energy targets.

There are two strands:

Strand 1- Action: Building Low Carbon
Strand 1a- Shared Island Community Climate

Communities: Roscommon County Council have been given an allocation of €402,000 for projects under strand 1. Communities should submit expressions to carry out projects that have a direct climate action impact.

Action: This strand enables communities to carry out a cross-border project in partnership with a community in Northern Ireland. Unlike strand 1, Local Authorities have not been automatically allocated funding under strand 1a and is open for all communities to apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some quick FAQs about the programme. 

How will the programme work ?

A number of projects will be selected for consideration by the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications which demonstrate climate action at a local level. Local communities will be selected following an Expression of Interest phase (not currently open) and will carry-out their direct climate action projects over 18 months. Projects can include a suite of measures, not just one specific action.             

Who Can Apply ?

Eligible communities must be a not-for-profit; be located in the operational area of Roscommon County Council; and be registered with a PPN or connected with other collectives such as the Wheel, Tidy Towns and /or a community group with Articles of Association or a Constitution, which hold an AGM, and for which approved minutes are available.

What projects are eligible ?

Projects must demonstrate the delivery of national climate action at a local level for strand 1 and on a cross-border basis on the island of Ireland for strand 1a. There are five programme themes:

  • Home/energy
  • Travel
  • Food and waste
  • Shopping and recycling
  • Local climate and environmental action

Types of eligible projects could include:

  • Solar Panels and related equipment
  • Retrofitting of community buildings
  • Energy efficiency upgrades
  • LED community lighting
  • Community EV charging points
  • Low carbon technology/equipment
  • Bike racks or other infrastructure
  • Materials for community gardens
  • Materials for repair hubs
  • Composting facilities
  • Pollinator projects
  • Mini forest

Project proposals should try to incorporate as many themes as possible. Only one application will be accepted from any individual community group.

What funding is available ?

 Funding is available for 100% of the project and there are three project sizes eligible:

  • Small scale projects up to €20,000
  • Medium scale projects €20,000 to €50,000
  • Large scale projects €51,000 to €100,000

Please note that it will be a competitive process and projects must demonstrate the delivery of national climate action at a local level.

How do I apply ?

Applications can be made via My Online Services https://roscommon-self.achieveservice.com/ 

The application form can be found under A-Z services - Community Climate Action Programme.

Closing date for applications is 4pm on Wednesday 28th February 2024. 

Guidance on the Community Climate Action Programme available here