Mayo community groups invited to avail of Climate Action Week funding

Mayo County Council is inviting local community and voluntary groups across the county to apply for funding to help organise Climate Action Week events.

National Climate Action Week which takes place from October 13 to 19, 2025 is a nationwide initiative coordinated by An Taisce’s Climate Action Team on behalf of the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment, and it offers a fantastic opportunity to showcase and strengthen here in Mayo.

Mayo County Council is now inviting local community and voluntary groups across the county to apply for funding to help organise Climate Action Week events that raise awareness and inspire action on climate issues.

Grants of up to €500 are available per successful group, depending on the scale and impact of the event. An overall allocation of €5,000 is available for community-led Climate Action Week events.

Events eligible for grant assistance must be engaging, inclusive, and promote climate action or awareness.

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Examples include: Information-sharing sessions; Demonstrator or how-to workshops; Public engagement activities; Sustainable food events; Travel or transport-themed activities; Tree planting or biodiversity walks or talks; Creative awareness events such as storytelling, arts, music, comedy, cabaret or games; Swap shops or Repair and Share events; Movie screenings or panel discussions.

All events should be free and open to the public, publicly promoted, be accessible to all and aim to have a minimum of ten attendees. For more ideas, information and resources visit: www.climateactionweek.ie.

Eligible expenditure includes costs involved in organising public community climate action and awareness events such as workshops, screenings, talks, fairs; Purchase of materials for activities; Prizes or giveaways for participants; Publicity and promotional materials and light refreshments

Expenditure will not be allocated for meals, sweets, fizzy drinks, or high waste products such as single use bottles or individually packaged treats.

Expressions of interest must be submitted via the digital form, including a list of costed activities. The closing date for applications is Wednesday, September 17. Expression of Interest forms can be completed at the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/n6nxNyeBKQ.