Dozens of circular organisations secure grant funding from Circular.ie

We’re excited to reveal the first community groups and organisations receiving Circular Communications Grants, with a total of €100,000 spread across Ireland as part of the scheme. 

Selected from more than 350 applications, the successful recipients are delivering a diverse range of initiatives covering reuse, repair, upcycling, education and behavioural change. A total of 40 organisations are expected to secure funding through the programme.

“We were delighted to receive such a high calibre of applications for this grant,” said Eibhlin Fitzpatrick, Community Manager at Circular.ie. “They’re a real testament to the fantastic quality of circular work happening in communities throughout Ireland.”

“It was a highly competitive process, and we have ensured grants were awarded to meet the needs, diversity and geographical spread of projects,” added Eibhlin. “We’re genuinely looking forward to working with the winners as they continue to strengthen and expand their impact.”

Congratulating the winners, Minister of State at the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment with special responsibility for the Circular Economy, Alan Dillon TD said: “This grant programme will help raise awareness of the innovative initiatives happening across Ireland and of those working to build a more sustainable future. We are proud to recognise their work and help them to increase the visibility of their activities and the significant role they play in building circular communities.”

Circular.ie will launch a series of 12 monthly online communications webinars starting in January. These sessions are open to all community initiatives and will focus on practical ways to engage with their audiences. Groups are also encouraged to explore the communications toolkits available on Circular.ie. 

The Circular Communications Grants are funded by the Government of Ireland under the Circular Economy Fund.