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KERRY County Council is inviting applications from community organisations in Kerry for funding for climate action projects.
Funding of €663,000 has been made available by the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications for projects which support and build low carbon, sustainable communities in a coherent way which contributes to national climate and energy targets.
The Community Climate Action Programme is being delivered across the country and Kerry County Council has opened applications for funding under the scheme.
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Eligible projects include those in the areas of Community and Energy, Travel, Food and Waste, Shopping and Recycling, and Local Climate and Environmental Action.
The Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Jim Finucane said: “This funding offers a great opportunity for community groups to shape climate action in their own communities. Over the next eighteen months, it will be very exciting to see what projects are developed across Kerry.
“Communities are at the heart of how we deliver climate action in Kerry and through this fund we will empower communities to undertake climate action at a local level. COP 28 has highlighted the global challenges we face as a country when it comes to climate change and with the upcoming, soon to be published, Kerry County Council Climate Action Plan coupled with this fund, Kerry can become a leader in the journey to a low carbon society,” said Cllr Finucane.
The Community Climate Action Programme can fund up to 100% of all eligible costs for a successful project.
The grants are available in three categories: small grants are up to €20,000, medium size grants are between €20,000 and €50,000 and large-scale grant are between €50,000 and a €100,000. Applicant groups are required to meet a number of criteria.
Applications for the funding are open until March 6, 2024. Full details are available on the Kerry County Council website.
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