The Community Climate Action Programme is now open for applications. The online application form is available here The closing date for receipt of applications is 6th March 2024.

The Programme aims to support and build low carbon communities across County Wexford by providing funding for initiatives that facilitate direct climate action within local communities. The fund will be open to not-for-profit community groups, clubs and voluntary organisations. Funding for 100% of the cost of a climate action project is available through this scheme, up to a maximum of €100,000 per organisation.

Project examples could be insulation of community buildings, solar panels, bicycle repair, rainwater harvesting, upcycling, community gardens / allotments, etc. Full details on the Programme are available here

An information webinar will be hosted online on Wednesday 17th January at 7pm. This webinar will outline how to make an application, basic guide to emissions calculations, planning permission information, case studies, assessment criteria, etc. The link will be distributed closer to the date.

The Climate Action Team is very greatful to all the individuals and organsations that made submisisons or otherwise enagaged with the Public Consulation regarding the Climate Action Plan. We are busy at work putting the Chief Executive's Report together, and making the necessary changes to the draft plan. You can expect to see the completed Climate Action Plan and the Chief Executive's Report in the New Year.