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Applications for funding under Phase 2 of the Community Climate Action Funding Programme open today. The objective of the CCAP is to build low-carbon, sustainable communities, which will, in turn, contribute to the national climate and energy targets. The fund is open to not-for-profit community groups and clubs, where they can avail of grants from under €20,000 to €100,000. More information can be found on Donegal County Council’s website. Small-scale projects < €20,000 Medium scale projects €20,000 to €50,000 Large scale projects €50,000 to €100,000 The 5 themes of the program are as follows, with some examples of projects that may be applied for: Theme 1: Community & Energy Community Building Retrofits eg. Windows & doors, insulation etc., Solar PV Systems, Heat Pumps, LED lighting, Energy Efficiency Measures eg. Smart Controls. Theme 2: Sustainable Travel Electric Vehicle Charging Points, Cycle parking / racks, improving cycle way access, safe and active routes, bike repair hubs. Theme 3: Food and waste Community gardens, Polytunnels and Greenhouses, Allotments, Food markets, Food banks. Theme 4: Shopping and recycling Community repair hubs, upcycling projects, Swap shops, water filling stations, single use plastics elimination, musical instrument reuse, paint recycling, toy library. Theme 5: Local climate and environmental action Nature based solutions, Climate resilience projects, Mini forests, dispersed orchards (fruit trees), roof gardens, pollinator projects.
