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Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme (CEIGS)

CEIGS — Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme

Backs research teams and institutions for CEIGS Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme in climate technology, manufacturing, and materials science.

Between cyclesDepartment of Climate, Energy and the EnvironmentIreland
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About

The Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme (CEIGS), administered by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications and processed through Community Foundation Ireland, funds practical circular economy innovation projects by Irish small businesses, social enterprises, and community and voluntary organisations. Each annual round draws on a total budget of €650,000 and awards grants o…

What this grant funds

Circular economy innovation projects by Irish SMEs, social enterprises, and community organisations targeting food waste, plastics, textiles, packaging, and construction, with grants of €40,000–€50,000 per award.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€650K
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.gov.ie