Deadline: 18-Jul-25
Is your community group looking to lower energy costs and reduce carbon emissions? The SE Systems Community Fund Summer Call is here to help!
They support non-profits, charities, and voluntary organisations in delivering impactful energy efficiency and renewable energy projects that create long-term benefits for communities across Ireland.
Funding Information
- They are making €500,000 in funding available to help organisations future-proof their buildings through sustainable energy upgrades.
Eligible Projects
- This round of funding supports energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, including:
- Building Fabric Upgrades: Improving insulation, windows, and doors to improve energy efficiency.
- Energy Audits: Assessments to identify potential energy upgrade measures.
- EV Charging Infrastructure: Installation of electric vehicle charging points to support sustainable transport.
- Technological Improvements: Replacing inefficient boilers with heat pumps or upgrading heating controls.
- Heat Recovery Systems: Systems to recover and reuse wasted heat.
- Energy Monitoring: Smart systems to track and optimise energy usage.
- External Sports Lighting Upgrades: Energy-efficient lighting solutions for outdoor sports facilities.
- Renewable Energy Solutions: Installation of solar PV & batteries, biomass systems, and wind turbines.
- Deep Retrofits for Housing Associations: Extensive energy upgrades to improve efficiency, comfort, and sustainability in residential buildings and apartment blocks.
Ineligible Projects
- This fund is dedicated to sustainable energy upgrades. Before applying, make sure your project aligns with these goals.
- Staff salaries or operational costs
- Non-energy-related expenses
Eligibility Criteria
- This fund is open to community and voluntary groups, non-profits, registered charities and housing associations operating in the Republic of Ireland.
- Eligible projects must align with at least one of their five key pillars:
- Environmental Responsibility
- Social Inclusion
- Community Wellbeing
- Lifelong Learning & Development
- Active Communities
- To apply, organisations must:
- Be a registered charity, not-for-profit organisation, community group, sports organisation, section 38 or section 39 organisation, or housing association operating in the Republic of Ireland.
- Own or operate a community building or facility that requires energy efficiency improvements.
- Demonstrate how the proposed project aligns with at least one of their core pillars.
- Have the capacity and permission to complete the project within the required timeframe.
Ineligibility Criteria
- Private businesses, individuals, political, or for-profit organisations.
- Projects not focused on energy efficiency or renewable energy.
For more information, visit SES.