Deadline: 16-Dec-22
Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, with responsibility for the Circular Economy and Communications, Ossian Smyth TD, announced a call for applications for the 2022 funding round of the Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme (CEIGS).
The Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme (CEIGS) is a Government of Ireland initiative led by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC).
The purpose of this grants scheme is to provide support to projects which work in the Circular Economy space, with the aim of advancing the Circular Economy in Ireland and raising awareness of the need to transition to a Circular Economy.
This grant scheme aims to support innovation and demonstrate circular economy projects by social enterprises, voluntary and community organisations and small/medium businesses (defined here as those with less than 50 employees).
Thematical Focus
- Applications for funding could focus on the thematic areas which relate to priorities for the circular economy in Ireland, namely:
- Plastics
- Construction and demolition waste
- Food waste
- Resources and raw materials (electrical and electronic equipment, textiles, furniture)
Funding Information
- The maximum funding available for any individual project under this year’s funding round will be €100,000. Only proposals that demonstrate exceptional impact will be considered for this maximum level of funding.
- Typical funding for CEIGS projects under the 2022 call is anticipated to be in the range of €10,000 to €50,000.
Type of Proposals
- Some Examples of the type of proposals for funding that could be considered are:
- Redesign of products or packaging to replace non-recyclable plastic or virgin plastic with recyclable plastic
- Redesign of products for ease of recycling at end-of-life
- Circular construction products (products that can be reused or with increased lifespan)
- Selective/green demolition to enable removal of hazardous materials and facilitate reuse and recycling
- Promoting innovative waste prevention solutions across the food production and food processing sectors
- Implementing technical and behavioural interventions to reduce food waste in commercial settings
- Reducing the content of hazardous substances in materials and products
- Increasing recovery of listed critical raw materials
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants should familiarise themselves with the project management and interim reporting requirements. All successful applicants will have to sign a grant agreement which will set out further requirements in terms of grantee financial responsibilities and compliance with the Public Spending Code.
For more information, visit https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/4fe2a-minister-of-state-smyth-opens-circular-economy-innovation-grant-scheme-2022-for-applications/