Minister Dillon announces Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme recipients
- Published on: 10 February 2026
- Last updated on: 10 February 2026
- Total funding of €650,000 will be awarded to 14 projects across the country
- Funding is a boost for people and organisations finding new and practical ways to reduce waste and make existing work more circular
Minister of State at the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment with special responsibility for the Circular Economy, Alan Dillon, has announced funding of €650,000 for 14 projects across Ireland under the fourth Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme (CEIGS).
Minister Dillon made the announcement during a visit to grant recipient Accelerate Change Together (ACT) at its offices in Ballina. The grants provide significant financial support to projects that are working on innovative and scalable solutions to advance Ireland’s transition to a circular economy – an economy where resources are reused, waste is minimised and sustainability is at the core of production and consumption.
Congratulating the successful applicants, Minister Dillon said:
"Well done to all 14 recipients who have been successful under the Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme this year. Their commitment to developing solutions that reduce waste and make better use of resources is a key element of Ireland’s journey towards a more sustainable future. These successful projects demonstrate the innovation and ambition needed to deliver real change and I look forward to seeing the positive impact they will have.”
Following a tour of the Accelerate Change Together project in Ballina, Minister Dillon congratulated the ACT team, describing the project as one that “exemplifies the creativity, community leadership and practical climate action needed to transition to a circular economy”. Minister Dillon noted that “initiatives like this not only reduce waste but also strengthen the local economy and provide local jobs”.
Denise Charlton, Chief Executive of Community Foundation Ireland, added:
“At Community Foundation Ireland, we see every day how much potential there is in communities when the right support is in place. This funding is another boost for people and organisations finding new and practical ways to reduce waste and make their existing work more circular. We welcome this partnership with government to bring these ideas to life. When innovation and community come together, real positive change happens, and this is another step in the right direction for Ireland.”
Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme
Since 2024, the Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme has been administered in partnership with Community Foundation Ireland. Community Foundation Ireland is a philanthropic hub that brings together donors, grantees and communities who share a vision of positive social change. The organisation has demonstrated considerable success in disbursing grants to diverse groups and organisations under various thematic pillars.
Projects that have been awarded funding
The 14 projects that have been awarded funding under the fourth CEIGS scheme are listed below:
- Abcon Industrial Products (Cavan)
- Accelerating Change Together (Mayo)
- Addible Ltd (Kildare)
- Amicitia Health & Social Care (Galway)
- BladeBridge (Cork)
- Inishturk Community Club CLG (Mayo)
- Irish Green Building Council (Dublin – national reach)
- Lurgan Foods (Offaly)
- Mace Ireland (Dublin – national reach)
- Oxfam Ireland (Dublin – national reach)
- Positive Carbon (Dublin)
- Quality Technology Management Solutions (Limerick)
- Technological University of the Shannon (Limerick)
- Verifact International Ltd (Cork)
Further details are available at: Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme - 2025 Projects