Deadline: 11-Apr-25
The Cork City Council is pleased to announce an open call for Waste Prevention Grant Scheme to implement waste prevention, re‐use and repair activities in their local community.
Purpose
- The purpose of the scheme:
- This grant is funded by the Emergency Management & Climate Action Directorate of Cork City Council as part of its Circular Economy/ Waste Prevention Programme and its commitments under the National Waste Management Plan for a Circular Economy 2024‐2030.
- This scheme aims to support Cork City groups to implement waste prevention, re‐use and repair activities in their local community and to encourage partnership between local schools, social enterprises, charities, community and voluntary groups.
What is Circular Economy/Waste Prevention?
- Circular Economy/Waste prevention is a crucial approach to minimising the impact of waste on the environment. It involves rethinking the habits and practices to reduce waste generation. Here are some key aspects of circular economy/waste prevention:
- Rethinking Processes
- Redesigning Items
- Repair and Reuse
- Community Knowledge and Skills
- Changing Attitudes and Behaviour
- Collaboration and Creativity
Funding Information
- Funding of up to €1,500 per project
Eligibility Criteria
- Cork City Council is calling on schools, community and voluntary groups to apply for funding.
- Cork City Council may pay a circular economy/waste prevention grant up to a maximum of €1,500 to voluntary or community groups or schools for waste prevention/reuse/repair/upcycling projects in their local community.
For more information, visit Cork City Council.