Community Climate
Action Fund
13.12.23
THE Community Climate
Action Programme (CCAP) aims to support communities to
take climate action at a local level. Donegal County
Council in association with the Department of the
Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC) will
provide funding for suitable projects.
The objective of the CCAP is to build low carbon,
sustainable communities which will, in turn, contribute
to the national climate and energy targets.
The fund is open to not-for-profit community groups and
clubs. The CCAP can fund 100% of all eligible costs and
there are three project sizes:
• Small scale projects < €20,000
• Medium scale projects €20,000 to €50,000
• Large scale projects €51,000 to €100,000
Projects must deliver a direct positive impact on
climate change, by reducing greenhouse gas emissions
and/or helping communities adapt to the consequences of
climate change. |
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The five themes of the
programme are as follows:
• Theme 1: Community & Energy
LED community lighting, small renewable energy projects
(solar / hydro / wind), rainwater harvesting,
retrofitting community buildings (windows & doors,
insulation, LED lighting, heat pumps).
• Theme 2: Sustainable Travel
Cycle parking / racks, improving cycle way access, safe
and active routes to schools, eCargo bikes, bike repair
hubs.
• Theme 3: Food and Waste
Community composting facilities, community gardens /
allotments, community fridges.
• Theme 4: Shopping and Recycling
Swap shops, water filling stations, single use plastics
elimination, musical instrument reuse, paint recycling,
toy library.
• Theme 5: Local Climate and Environmental Action
Climate resilience - measures to reduce harmful effects
of extreme climate events such as planted mounds to slow
flood water, constructed storm water wetlands. Mini
forests, dispersed orchards (fruit trees), community
gardens, roof gardens, pollinator projects.
The opening date for applications for funding under the
CCAP will be the 29th of December 2023. A public
information session will be held by Donegal County
Council on 23rd January 2024, from 7pm to 8pm at
Carndonagh Public Service Centre. |
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