Climate Action Week 2026 Community Event Grants Scheme Pilot
Monaghan County Council is launching a Community Event Grant Scheme to support Climate Action Week 2026. This pilot initiative helps local communities deliver events that encourage real, practical climate action.
The theme for Climate Action Week 2026 is “Act Local: Rethink, Repair, Reuse,” highlighting how practical actions can reduce waste, lower emissions, enhance biodiversity, and support more sustainable and resilient communities.
What is the funding for?
Grants of up to €500 per event are available to support community-led events that turn climate awareness into action.
Funding supports:
- Practical, hands-on climate activities
- Community events that inspire behaviour change
- Opportunities for people to learn, connect, and take action
Examples include workshops, biodiversity activities, repair cafés, sustainable food events, and creative climate-focused initiatives.
Why apply?
This scheme supports communities to:
- Take local climate action
- Build skills and awareness
- Strengthen community participation
- Deliver positive, visible change
Who can apply?
- Community and voluntary groups
- Tidy Towns groups
- Residents’ associations
- Not-for-profit organisations
(Applicants must be members of the Monaghan PPN.)
Event requirements
Events must:
- Take place during Climate Action Week 2026 (12th –18th October)
- Be held in County Monaghan
- Be free and open to the public
- Promote practical climate action
Applicants are encouraged to consult the Event Management Guidance Document and the Green Your Festival Guidance (available via the links below) to support the planning of sustainable, high-quality events.
Apply now
- Click here to apply
- Click here for Full Guidelines
- Click here for Event Management Guidance
- Click here for Green Your Festival Guidance
- Closing Date for Applications: Friday 17th July 5pm
Be part of Climate Action Week 2026—Act Local: Rethink, Repair, Reuse—take action, get involved, and make a difference in your community.