Clare County Council Welcomes Phase Two of the Community Climate Action Programme

The €572,000 allocation to support community-led climate projects under Strand 1, is available for the development of local projects and initiatives that address the urgent challenge of climate change. This funding will help deliver the county’s five-year Climate Action Plan, which aims to position Clare as a national leader in place-based climate action.

Supported by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment (DCEE) in partnership with Clare County Council, the programme empowers the development of low-carbon, sustainable communities that actively contribute to Ireland’s climate and energy goals.

Ahead of the launch of the Community Climate Action Programme, Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr Paul Murphy, said, “Communities across County Clare have shown a strong commitment to meaningful climate action. The Community Climate Action Programme puts local leadership at the centre of our response to climate and environmental challenges. It empowers community groups and organisations, supported by Clare County Council, to actively contribute to Ireland’s transition to a climate-neutral economy and a resilient society by 2050.”

Funding is available for small, medium, and large-scale projects, with a focus on scaling up climate action from each community’s unique starting point. Projects should address one or more of the following themes: community, energy, travel, food and waste, shopping and recycling, and local climate and environmental action.

Senior Executive Engineer at Clare County Council, Conor McDonagh, said, “This programme empowers communities to take meaningful climate action at a local level. By fostering local leadership, it helps build climate awareness and supports communities in making a positive impact.”

Climate Action Officer at Clare County Council, Dara Dever, said, “Clare County Council is proud to support communities across Clare in leading local climate action through the Community Climate Action Programme, driving practical steps for adaptation and mitigation.”

Applications for the Community Climate Action Programme open at 9am on October 21 and close at 5pm on December 16, 2025. To apply, and for more information on the Community Climate Action Programme, visit: https://yoursay.clarecoco.ie/community-climate-action-programme