Pobal has been engaged by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications to administer a €5m grant scheme under their Climate Action fund.
Pobal’s scheme is called the Community Climate Action Programme (CCAP). Details are available on their website.
The purpose of this funding is to facilitate eligible organisations to collaboratively develop supports, tools, know-how and approaches to assist local communities take climate action.
The strand focus is on climate education, capacity building and learning by doing – moving beyond ‘raising awareness’ to build the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values necessary to respond to challenges of climate change at a community level.
Projects should have a relevant partnership approach and have a demonstration component or pilot phase (for those up to €500,000, especially) to validate their supports.
It is necessary for successful proposals to demonstrate inclusivity in design and practice, so that no one is left behind.
The following are eligible to apply if operating at national or regional level
- Not-for-profit organisations
- Non-Government Organisations
- Community and Voluntary or Charitable organisations
- Social Enterprises
- Universities, Third Level Institutions or Education
- Libraries
Closing date for applications is 14th January 2022.
