Circular.ie Communication Grants: Share Your Impact!
About Circular.ie
Circular.ie is Ireland’s national hub for circular innovation, action, and solutions. We empower activists and organisations across the country to share their circular economy stories more effectively and inspire change. Our mission is to explore and enhance how circular initiatives can be best communicated across Ireland. Through the supporting of circular activity in communities across Ireland, Circular.ie will ensure Ireland’s citizens are ready for the circular transition.
About the Grants
Circular.ie has launched a €100,000 grant scheme to support communities promoting circular living across Ireland. The grants are designed to help groups communicate, engage and inspire people around their reuse, repair, waste prevention and sharing initiatives.
What’s available?
● A €1,000 grant to support communications and marketing activities that strengthen an initiative’s physical presence
Eligible costs include:
● Signage and banners
● Leaflets
● Graphic design for physical assets
● A €5,000 grant to support initiatives looking to expand their digital presence
Eligible costs include
● Social media and video content production
● Targeted digital advertising
● Basic website updates
● Professional graphic design, photography and videography
● Related software subscriptions
● A €10,000 grant to support more established initiatives looking to scale their communications and reach.
Grant support includes
● 1:1 strategic advisory support to form a communications strategy
● Development and design services to build a brand and online platform
● Web hosting and licensing costs for the first year
● Associated social media and video content production and advertising
Who can apply?
The Circular.ie Communication Grants are open to a wide range of organisations with up to and including 10 full time paid employees. Including non‑profit organisations, community groups, social enterprises, small businesses with a community focus
Please note: Small businesses must have a maximum annual turnover of €2 million to be eligible for this grant. Evidence of annual turnover will be required from successful applicants. Organisations availing of the Circular Communications Connections Grant must be a formally established entity in the Republic of Ireland.
Examples of eligible initiatives:
● Local upcycling or repair sessions
● Community-led reuse, repair, or waste prevention projects
● Sharing or renting household goods
Why apply?
Amplify your voice! From community level to national reach, get the support and visibility to strengthen your communications and inspire more people to join in.
Timeline
● Applications open: 28 September 2026
● Deadline: 9 November 2026
● Funding awarded: December 2026
Learn more & apply 👉https://circular.ie/articles/apply-for-a-grant
Full T&Cs 👉 https://circular.ie/articles/circular-communication-grants-guidance-notice
Post Featured image: The Circular.ie team accompanied by Lucy Buckley and Nathalie Cazaux, launching the Circular Communication Grants 2026 at The Mud Island Community Garden, Dublin” Photo Credit: Maxwell Photography