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National Just Transition Fund — Midlands Green Enterprise Grants

National Just Transition Fund — Midlands Green Enterprise Grants

Funds Irish Midlands businesses and communities developing green enterprise, renewable energy, and circular economy projects through Ireland's National Just Transition Fund.

The National Just Transition Fund was established by Ireland's Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment (DCEE) in 2020 as a grant programme for the Wider Midlands region, supporting communities and businesses transitioning away from peat extraction and peat-fired electricity generation. The fund operated under government climate policy as part of the Midlands just transition plan. A total

Green enterprise, renewable energy (biomethane, hydrogen, solar), circular economy, retrofitting, agri-tech, co-working hubs, and enterprise development in Ireland's Wider Midlands region (East Galway, Kildare, Laois, Longford, North Tipperary, Offaly, Roscommon, Westmeath). The fund was open to for-profit businesses, local authorities, community groups, and educational bodies.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
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.€22.1M

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Last verified: 24 Jun 2026Source: www.gov.ie