Wicklow County Council, in partnership with the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, is pleased to announce the allocation of €675,574.33 to 20 community groups across the county. This funding will support initiatives aimed at mitigating the impacts of climate change as part of the Community Climate Action Programme.

The primary goal of the programme is to empower local communities to take meaningful climate action and to support the development of low-carbon, sustainable communities, helping to meet national climate and energy targets. Funded projects include the installation of renewable energy systems, creation of community gardens, provision of EV chargers, bike racks, water refill stations, composting facilities, lighting upgrades, and rainwater harvesting systems.

A list of successful projects from the first funding round is available in the PDF below, which provides details of each project and the specific amount awarded.

A second round of funding for the Community Climate Action Programme will be announced shortly. Wicklow County Council is awaiting further updates from the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications and will share details as soon as they are confirmed.

Further queries can be made by email to ccap@wicklowcoco.ie