Climate Action Fund

The Climate Action Fund is the Irish government's flagship instrument for climate and energy projects under the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment. The record places total government investment at at least €500 million through 2027, and the fund has supported work ranging from community decarbonisation to large-scale infrastructure calls. As of May 2026, no active call is open. The fund operates through multiple strands with different delivery arrangements. DCEE manages large direct calls, Pobal administers the community strand, and Creative Ireland handled the creative strand before it moved to DCCS. Funding is generally granted rather than lent, and the community strand can reach 100% support. Eligibility varies by strand, but the record allows for-profit firms, non-profits, universities, and research organisations, while individuals are not eligible. Applications open on gov.ie when a call is live. This is the right route for projects that advance Ireland's climate targets through decarbonisation, energy systems, community action, district heating, EV charging, peatland restoration, or public engagement. The practical fit depends on the strand and delivery body, so applicants need to match the idea to the relevant call rather than treating the fund as a single open intake. The program is best understood as a policy-backed capital channel with several doors, each aimed at a different scale of climate delivery.

No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Multiple per year.