Community groups invited to apply for funding towards sustainable energy upgrades

Applications are open for community projects until Friday July 18

Caitríona Courtney and Youenn Lowry of SE Systems at Irish Guide Dogs for The Blind, Cork, as the company announced €500,000 is available for Irish communities as part of its community fund. The Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind were previous recipients of the community fund. Applications are open for community projects until Friday July 18 to apply for grants between €3,000 and €30,000 for energy upgrades. Picture: Michael O'Sullivan/OSM Photo

SE Systems said that €500,000 is available for non-profits and voluntary and charity organisations towards community buildings, through its community fund for sustainable energy upgrades. 

Launched in 2022, €2.6m has been awarded by SE Systems to local community projects to date for projects including Cork Cancer Support, Irish Guide Dogs, Sixmilebridge GAA Club, Barretstown Kids Camp, and Dalkey Sustainable Energy Community.