Kilkenny community groups receive funding of over half a million euros
Twenty-two Kilkenny community groups have been given a major cash injection
Kilkenny County Council and the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications have announced the allocation of funding worth €511,000 to 22 communities in Kilkenny which will deliver a variety of local climate action projects.
Following a very competitive process with a large number of applications received, these groups (See Below) were successful in obtaining funding under the Community Climate Action Programme.
The Ballyfoyle Development Group (€83,700), Mullinavat Community Group (€59,300) and the Urlingford Town Team (€53,900) were the major local beneficiaries from the funding.
The objective of this programme is to support and empower communities to take climate action and build low carbon, sustainable communities which help to contribute to national climate and energy targets.
Welcoming the funding, Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council, Cllr Michael McCarthy, commented: "This funding is a significant boost and recognition for communities in Kilkenny who are taking practical climate action measures in their areas.
"With these much-needed funds, we hope to continue to see many more sustainable community initiatives becoming a reality," Mr McCarthy stated.
The projects funded range from energy and lighting upgrades on community buildings, bike shelters to encourage cycling, water fonts to reduce plastic bottle use, planting for wildlife, EV charging points at community facilities, community allotments, rainwater harvesting and much more.
The Climate Action Office of Kilkenny County Council will support the communities in the delivery of the projects and there will be another round of funding opening for the Community Climate Action Programme in the coming months.