Funding of Nearly €1m Awarded to Cork City Community Groups for Climate Action
02/06/2026
A total of almost 1 million euros worth of funding has been announced for communities in Cork City to carry out tangible climate action. Minister for Climate, Energy and Environment, Darragh O’Brien, announced the funding as part of a national investment in communities across the country. Due to the success of the first round of funding and the high quality of the applications received, the Minister also announced a further €2.6 million to be allocated nationally. Cork City received almost €100,000 more than originally expected.
Niche Health Project in Knocknaheeny is one of the beneficiaries of the funding and they will be using it upgrade their garden with a biodigester, hot composter and install solar panels.
Jane O’Flynn, their Executive Director said:
“Spaces like our community garden give people the chance to connect with each other and nature, whether that’s through growing food, spending time outdoors or just being part of something locally.
The Community Climate Action Programme funding helps us to realize dreams for the garden that would otherwise not be possible.”
Chief Executive of Cork City Council, Valerie O’Sullivan said;
“This is very welcome news for Cork City. Our community organisations and services are the backbone of how things get done across the city. The first round of Community Climate Action Programme funding demonstrated how effective we can be in reducing operational costs and future-proofing communities.
The additional funding announced by Minister O’Brien for climate action projects recognises the value of local authorities working in partnership with our communities. This collaboration is one of the most effective ways to deliver tangible climate action and strengthen community resilience.”
Cork City Council received 67 applications from community groups, representing €3.4 million worth of projects. Of these, 29 projects were successful. However, a further €1.2 million worth of projects were deemed to be of a high enough quality to be funded if additional resources become available.
Projects will commence immediately and will deliver long-term benefits for communities across the city.
Fund Recipients and Projects:
|
49th Scouts |
Small LED Upgrade |
€ 4,232.00 |
|
Ballyphehane Community Centre |
Ridan Composting System |
€ 7,745.00 |
|
Churchfield Allotment Gardens |
Ridan Composting System |
€ 10,689.00 |
|
Douglas Lawn Tennis Club |
Solar Renewables |
€ 8,880.00 |
|
Friends of Beaumont Quarry |
Reduce and control invasive species and enrich biodiversity site. |
€ 12,847.00 |
|
Graffiti Theatre Company CLG |
Small LED Upgrade |
€ 9,974.00 |
|
Irish Bee Conservation Project |
Installation of evidenced based Bee posts for solitary bees |
€ 12,222.00 |
|
Mahon Tidy Towns |
Urban Greening project |
€ 2,539.00 |
|
Mercy Foundation |
Urban Greening/Growing project |
€ 17,000.00 |
|
Saint Lukes |
Urban Greening/Growing project |
€ 3,000.00 |
|
Samaritans |
Small Fabric Upgrade |
€ 9,724.00 |
|
Shandon Area Renewal |
Small community garden upgrade with micro pond installation |
€ 911.00 |
|
Togher Tidy Towns |
Meadows Exemplar Installation with other local environmental upgrades. |
€ 4,563.00 |
|
Arts at Civic Trust House CLG |
Heritage Compliant Insulation Upgrade |
€ 37,200.00 |
|
Ballincollig GAA |
Fabric First Upgrade |
€ 49,299.00 |
|
Brian Dillons GAA |
Installation of Heat Pump |
€ 35,634.00 |
|
Brothers of Charity |
Installation of Pool Cover |
€ 24,258.00 |
|
Glen Community Garden (The) |
Creation of Food Scarcity Amelioration Hub |
€ 33,873.00 |
|
Neptune |
Installation of Solar at the right time in energy journey |
€ 24,160.00 |
|
Niche Health Project Cork CLG |
Community Garden Upgrade with biodigester, composter, and renewables. |
€ 29,888.00 |
|
South Parish Community Centre |
Heritage Compliant Insulation Upgrade |
€ 49,459.00 |
|
Ballyvolane Community Garden |
Establishment of Community Garden |
€ 53,000.00 |
|
Ballincollig Senior Citizens Club (t/a Westgate Foundation) |
Fabric-First Upgrade |
€ 84,000.00 |
|
Barrack Street Band |
Fabric-First Upgrade |
€ 70,000.00 |
|
Blackrock GAA |
Fabric First Upgrade, Heat pumps and contribution to Solar |
€ 100,000.00 |
|
Bruac Good Shephard |
Fabric-First Upgrade with Heat pump |
€ 100,000.00 |
|
Glanmire GAA |
LED Upgrade |
€ 50,000.00 |
|
Glenamoy Lawn Community Garden |
Establishment of Community Garden |
€ 70,621.00 |
|
Wandesford Quay CLG |
Arts Specific LED Upgrade |
€ 51,339.62 |