Last chance for Kildare groups to apply for communication grants
Eibhlin Fitzpatrick, Community Liaison, The Rediscovery Centre, Claire Downey, Chief Executive Officer, The Rediscovery Centre and Mark Dunn, Rediscover Cycling Programme Manager, The Rediscovery Centre
KILDARE groups and residents with an interest in sustainability and circular economy are encouraged to apply for this year’s Circular Communication Grants.
Circular.ie, would specifically like to invite organisations from Kildare to apply for these grants.
Valued at €100,000 in total, the programme is offering funding and hands-on mentorship to help community organisations across Kildare to spread the word about their circular projects before the November 7 deadline.
The two funding options available include the ‘Circular Communications Core’ – a €1,000 grant to help community groups, social enterprises and circular initiatives invest directly in communications and marketing activities such as digital campaigns, event promotion or materials that showcase their work, and the ‘Circular Communications Connections’ – a €5,000 grant that includes tailored mentorship from communications and marketing professionals to help groups plan and deliver impactful campaigns that raise awareness of circular living in their communities.
These grants are designed to support organisations working in areas such as reuse, repair, waste prevention and resource sharing, from upcycling workshops and repair cafés to refill stations and swap shops.
Claire Downey, CEO of The Rediscovery Centre, encouraged communities to act now, saying:
“We’ve seen a great response so far, and it’s clear that communities all across Ireland are doing amazing work in circular living. These grants are a golden opportunity for those communities to get the message out there, inspire change, and reach and engage new audiences. We don’t want anyone with a great idea to miss out.”
Eligible applicants include community groups, voluntary and non-profit organisations, and small businesses with a community mission delivering environmental, social or cultural impact in the circular economy. Applications can be made quickly and easily through the online portal at www.circular.ie/circular-communication-grants.
