Applications Open for Climate Actions Work Engagement Fund Program - Ireland

The Community Foundation Ireland is accepting applications for the Climate Actions Work Engagement Fund Program to support groups or organisations working to bring people together and share information in communities.

Category

Grant

Focus

They particularly encourage activities which will draw new people into conversations around local action to improve communities, climate, and quality of life.

Purpose of the Fund

This fund supports groups working with audiences who have not previously talked about climate change or the local actions they can take. Priority will be given to innovative projects that try new ideas for reaching wider audiences.

Strands

Community Awareness

This strand supports groups that aim to talk about climate actions and involve others in improving their communities.

Community Engagement

This strand supports groups looking to collaborate with others in the area to improve their communities and address climate action.

Community Activation

This strand supports groups to activate their communities around climate action through projects that encourage engagement, training, education, or leadership building.

Funding Information

• Community Awareness: Funding available: €2,500
• Community Engagement: Funding available: €5,000
• Community Activation: Funding available: €10,000

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible organisations must:

• Be a registered charity or local community/voluntary group
• Have an annual income of less than €1,000,000
• Have up-to-date and sufficient governing documents, accounts, and a dedicated bank account
• Include non-profit sports clubs or religious groups

Who Should Apply

Community Awareness

Newly established groups or organisations aiming to raise awareness of climate-positive activities. Examples of proposals include:

• Raising awareness of local environmental activities through administrative or media-related efforts
• Hosting events that encourage community members to become climate advocates

Community Engagement

Organisations seeking to build connections and movements with others in the area. Examples of proposals include:

• Developing strategies that grow partnerships
• Establishing community hubs to support climate action

Community Activation

Partnerships between environmental or non-environmental organisations. Examples of proposals include:

• Launching or scaling up local environmental initiatives that involve community activation
• Scaling up awareness-raising or community engagement activities

Ineligibility Criteria

Ineligible organisations include:

• Charities or community groups with an annual income of more than €1,000,000
• Statutory bodies
• For-profit companies
• Organisations outside the Republic of Ireland

For More Information

Visit the Community Foundation Ireland for further details.

Donor Name: Community Foundation Ireland
Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000
Publish Date: September 9, 2024
Deadline Date: October 4, 2024
Country: Ireland