Community Climate Action Programme Fund
Leitrim County Council and the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications have announced the applications that were successful in securing funding under the first phase of the Community Climate Action Programme (CCAP).
A total of €299,964.83 has been allocated to 12 no. community groups across Co Leitrim to deliver local climate action projects under Strand 1 of the CCAP. A further €618,403.67 has been allocated to 8 no. community groups across Co. Leitrim and their respective partner organisations in Northern Ireland under Strand 1a of the CCAP.
Full list of awarded funding is outlined below.
Welcoming the announcement, Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan said 'I am delighted to support these vital local projects under the Community Climate Action Programme, a landmark fund which is making €24 million available to climate action projects across Ireland, alongside a €3 million contribution from the government’s Shared Island Fund. Communities and Local Authorities know best the climate actions that work for their area and can deliver the most effective climate solutions on the ground. I look forward to seeing the transformative effect these projects will have not only in tackling climate change, but in making our cities, towns and villages better places to live and work.'
Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council, Cllr. Paddy O’Rourke, welcomed the allocation of funding, stating that ‘this support is very timely and will allow communities engaged in climate action to develop out exciting projects that build low carbon, sustainable communities. The funding also recognises collaboration between communities in Co. Leitrim, with similar minded climate conscious communities in Northern Ireland. Future phases of the Programme will continue to support the transition of communities in Co. Leitrim on their journey to becoming more sustainable.’
Selected Projects for Phase 1 of CCAP under Strand 1
Organisation | Allocation | Type of works |
Bee Park Resource Centre Ltd | €62,500 | Retrofit, rainwater harvesting system |
Bornacoola GAA Club | €17,933.51 | Solar panels, bike racks, and LED lighting |
Carrick Rowing Club | €19,998.39 | LED Lighting, electric motors for boats |
Cloone GAA | €4,400 | LED Lighting |
Drumreilly Community Centre | €11,360 | Solar Panels |
Fenagh Development Company | €11,709.6 | Bike racks |
Killenummery & Killery Areas Development Association (KKADA) | €16,800 | Solar Panels |
Leitrim Village Development | €22,014.22 | Solar Panels |
Mohill SEC and the Mohill Enterprise Centre (Mohill Community Development Association CLG) | €30,599.61 | Solar panels, BMS, bike racks, biodiversity area |
Northwest Stop | €91,822 | Deep retrofit of the building and wildflower area |
Saint Patrick's Hall Committee, Carrigallen | €7,309 | EV Charge Point |
The Glen Centre | €3,518.50 | Insulation retrofit |
Selected Projects for Phase 1 of CCAP under Strand 1a
Organisations | Total Allocation | Type of Works |
allinamore Area Community Council Clg (BACC) & Magheraveeley (cross-community groups in East Fermanagh called Clankelly) | €42,190.06 | Solar Panels & EV Charge Point (Both) |
Fenagh St. Caillin's GAA Club & Dromore St. Dympna's GFC | €100,000 | LED Lighting, bike racks, water filling station, pollinator area (Both) |
Gortletteragh GAA & Belcoo O'Rahillys GAA | €99,773.55 | LED Lighting (both), walkway, water filling station, biodiversity (Leitrim) Solar panels, Retrofit, Cycle way (NI) |
Glencar Manorhamilton GAA & Fintona Pearses GAA | €69,618 | Solar Panels (both) |
Kiltubrid GAA & Teemore Shamrocks GAA | €59,655 | Solar panels (both) |
Leitrim County Enterprise Fund Ltd (Hive) & Augher St. Macartans GAC | €76,060 | Water Filling Station, biodiversity area (both), solar panels (Leitrim), LED Lighting (NI) |
Leitrim GAA & Dromore Ladies St. Dympna's GFC | €90,000 | LED Lighting (Leitrim), Solar Panels (NI) |
Rossinver Community Development Company & Tullymeadow Community Association | €81,107.06 | Geothermal heat pump (Leitrim), Solar Panels (NI) |
The groups will be supported by the Climate Action Unit in Leitrim County Council to successfully deliver on these climate action projects. Please visit www.leitrimclimateaction.ie
Updates on the Community Climate Action Programme, including future phases, will be posted here as information becomes available.