The Anti-Litter Anti-Graffiti Competition is run every year by Fingal County Council. Lots of different projects are initiated by members of Community Groups all over Fingal.
Activities can include litter clean ups, painting of estate walls, painting murals, introducing areas for biodiversity in places prone to litter and dumping and awareness campaigns for litter and cigarette butt disposal. The fund is part-sponsored by the Department of Environment, Climate Action and Communications.
Who Can Apply?
Community groups, sports clubs, Men’s/Women’s Sheds – If you have an idea that will help your community tackle litter or inspire less graffiti in your area. Total amount funded will not exceed €1,500 per application.
Closing Date
Friday 11th July 2025 at 4:30pm
Application form:
Please click here for the application form and further details or here for the Irish version.
Examples of projects
Vape Waste – A Modern Litter Problem
Disposable vapes have become one of the newest and fastest-growing types of street litter. Often bright and colourful, they might look harmless, but they contain plastic, metal, lithium batteries, and nicotine residue — all harmful to the environment.
Improper disposal can lead to toxic waste, fires in bins, and long-term environmental damage.
How about organising a community awareness campaign on the impacts of vape litter? Or organising a dedicated community clean up?
Biodiversity Against Dumping
Did you know that planting flowers, hedges, or creating mini gardens can actually reduce littering and illegal dumping? When an area looks cared for, people are less likely to abuse it.
Project idea: Transform a dumping blackspot into a community garden or pollinator-friendly zone. Add signage to explain the project and its benefits and involve local youth in planting or design.
Graffiti to Mural Makeover
Sometimes all it takes to prevent graffiti is a little colour and community involvement. Vandalised walls can become vibrant public art when transformed with local talent.
Project idea: Run a “Wall to Wow” mural project, involve local artists or schools to create meaningful designs with anti-litter or positive community messages.
Email queries to environment.education@fingal.ie