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The Community Climate Action Programme empowers communities to take local climate action. It’s managed by local authorities, like Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (dlr), and supported by the Department of Climate, Energy, and the Environment.
The grant supports projects within five key areas:
- Community Energy: Projects that improve energy efficiency or promote renewable energy use
- Travel: Initiatives that encourage sustainable travel
- Shopping and Recycling: Projects that reduce waste and increase recycling rates
- Food and Waste: Initiatives focused on reducing food waste and promoting local food production
- Local Climate and Environmental Action: A broad category encompassing various projects aimed at environmental protection and climate action
Community Climate Action Programme – Phase 2 Now Open for Applications
Phase 2 of the Community Climate Action Programme is open for applications. Community groups can submit their applications from Monday October 20th, 2025 until December 15th, 2025 at 5pm.
Applications can be made online via the dlr Submit Portal – this is the preferred option. Alternatively, groups may complete a paper application form, available in the Documents & Resources section of the webpage.
Prior to starting your application, community groups need to contact the dlr Community Climate Action Officer to discuss their proposed project idea.
Cynthia O’Mahony – dlr Community Climate Action Officer – Email: [email protected]