Community Climate Action Programme funding worth €631,218 has been awarded to 23 projects across Waterford, supporting community-led climate action including energy upgrades, biodiversity works, renewable energy and active travel measures.
The funding is being used for projects such as solar panel installations, insulation upgrades, LED lighting, native planting, bike parking and circular economy initiatives across community groups, sports clubs and local organisations.
Top five Community Climate Action allocations
| Project | Allocation |
|---|---|
| Brickey Rangers GAA Club | €71,564 |
| Waterford GAA, Fraher Field | €59,528.95 |
| Clashmore Kinsalebeg GAA | €57,625 |
| Order of Malta | €49,981 |
| Ballymacarbry TidyTowns | €49,979 |
Celtic Squash Club is among the smaller projects, receiving funding for LED lighting upgrades, while The Grange Residents Association is carrying out native tree planting to boost biodiversity.
Bonmahon GAA Club and Dunmore East FC are among several sports clubs receiving support for solar PV systems, bike parking and biodiversity improvements.
The Brill Family Resource Centre is developing a social supermarket aimed at reducing food waste, while the KGK Community Development Group is repurposing a former HSE building into a community hub with major energy upgrades and reuse facilities.
The programme forms part of a wider national initiative supporting local climate action projects designed to reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency and strengthen community resilience.
Celtic Squash Club is among the smaller projects, receiving funding for LED lighting upgrades, while The Grange Residents Association is carrying out native tree planting to boost biodiversity.
Bonmahon GAA Club and Dunmore East FC are among several sports clubs receiving support for solar PV systems, bike parking and biodiversity improvements.
The Brill Family Resource Centre is developing a social supermarket aimed at reducing food waste, while the KGK Community Development Group is repurposing a former HSE building into a community hub with major energy upgrades and reuse facilities.
The programme forms part of a wider national initiative supporting local climate action projects designed to reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency and strengthen community resilience.
