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Objective of the funding programme

The Community Benefit Fund provides community grants financed by renewable energy projects under the Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS). While not exclusively an adaptation programme, at least 40% of the funds must support projects aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (including Goal 13: Climate Action). This enables communities to implement sustainability and resilience initiatives.

Potential projects may include climate adaptation measures such as flood prevention, biodiversity protection, or community energy resilience, depending on local priorities.

See general information on how to apply to this programme.

Learn about the programme's funding opportunities.

Find further assistance and guidance on all aspects of participation.

Type of funding

Grants

Funding rate (percentage of covered costs)

Not specified.

Expected budget range of proposals

< 50.000 €

Can the received funding be combined with other funding sources (blended)?

Yes

Is a Consortium required to apply for the funding?

No

Administering authority

Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) through a new national register.

General information

Community Benefit Fund National Register

Further information

Rulebook

Ireland

All Irish regions (available wherever renewable energy projects are being developed, including onshore wind, onshore solar, offshore wind, and district heating schemes)

Step 1. Preparing the ground for adaptation
Step 2. Assessing climate change risks and vulnerabilities
Step 3. Identifying adaptation options
Step 4. Assessing and selecting adaptation options
Step 5. Implementing adaptation
Social, cultural and educational institutions, Companies, SMEs and private associations, NGOsBuildings, Transport, Energy

Disclaimer
The contents and links to third-party items on this Mission webpage are developed by the MIP4Adapt team led by Ricardo, under contract CINEA/2022/OP/0013/SI2.884597 funded by the European Union and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union, CINEA, or those of the European Environment Agency (EEA) as host of the Climate-ADAPT Platform. Neither the European Union nor CINEA nor the EEA accepts responsibility or liability arising out of or in connection with the information on these pages.

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