NATIONAL DIALOGUE ON CLIMATE ACTION – IT’S COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TIME! The first of a series of Regional Gatherings under the National Dialogue on Climate Action took place in Athlone, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, on Saturday June 23rd. The National … Continued
A great crowd attended the Good Energies Alliance Ireland (GEAI) and IT Sligo conference last week. The event launched the Powerful Communities programme for the North West. Speakers from GEAI, IT Sligo, Western Development Commission, Tipperary Energy Agency, Sustainable Energies … Continued
What is the Patagonia International Grants Programme? Through their international grants programs, Patagonia, the outdoor activities and sports retailer, funds environmental work that takes place within the following countries: Canada, Chile, Argentina, Japan, Korea, Australia, United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, … Continued
The 2018 Local Agenda 21 Environmental Partnership Fund is now accepting applications, which must be made to your local authority. The deadline for all applications is 5pm on Weds, 20 June 2018. What Is the Local Agenda 21 Partnership Fund? … Continued
What is The Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme? The Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme, established by the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Josepha Madigan, T.D., seeks to encourage local peatland communities, local groups, local schools and individuals to engage with … Continued
The big news this edition is the merging of the Community Facilities Fund into the new Community Enhancement Scheme. The Funds was announced with € 129, 233 being allocated to County Leitrim. The application forms are not quite ready for … Continued
A national initiative from VOICE (Voice of Irish Concern for the Environment) is educating people on what can go in their recycling bin and how to reduce bin contamination. It is available FREE of charge to community groups, businesses and at events.
The Community Foundation for Ireland is offering one grant of €10,000 and five grants of €5,000 to organisations who are undertaking new projects that aim to protect, enhance, restore or create biodiverse habitats, or protect and provide shelter and/or food sources for native Irish species. … Continued
The Leitrim Environmental Group is a collaboration of individuals and some elected representatives that joined together last year to promote environmental concerns. Supported by Leitrim County Council. Last year the group gathered 2000 signatures and got a motion passed at … Continued
The Local Authority Waters & Communities Office are pleased to announce the launch of an open call for applications to a Community Water Development Fund 2018. Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, 28 May at 19.00hrs. The Community … Continued