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SEAI Community Grant

SEAI Community Grant

Funds community energy upgrade programmes in Ireland using technical support channels and regional coordination.

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The SEAI Community Grant — formerly known as Better Energy Communities (BEC) — provides capital funding and technical support for community-scale energy upgrade projects across Ireland. Administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, a statutory body under the Sustainable Energy Act 2002, the scheme upgrades homes, community buildings, and businesses within the same community project,…

What this grant funds

Community-scale energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades.

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.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.seai.ie