Creative Climate Action II: Agents of Change
Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, and Eamon Ryan, Minister for the Environment, Climate, Communications and Transport have launched a €3 million fund to support imaginative creative projects that build awareness around climate change and empower citizens to make meaningful behavioural changes.
Applications for Creative Climate Action II: Agents of Change opened in December 2022 at https://www.creativeireland.gov.ie
The successful teams will include experts from the climate science, community engagement as well as the arts and culture sectors.
The ‘Creative Climate Action II: Agents of Change’ programme is a joint initiative of the Creative Ireland Programme and the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications. The programme is calling for creative projects which address the following:
— Encourage everyone to rethink their lifestyles Connect with the biodiversity crisis
— Enable a fair and just transition in making lifestyle changes Assist citizens to understand the climate crisis
— Adapt to the effects of climate change
There are two funding strands:
1.Spark This strand is for those looking to pilot a new idea, or who want to deliver a creative project at a local level. Organisations, community groups and creative groups who can inspire, build knowledge, skills and confidence are welcome to apply for grants between €20,000 and €50,000.
2.Ignite This funding strand is suitable for those with experience in delivering public engagement projects at scale, and are proposing durational projects with extensive public participation.
Applicants may be eligible for grants between €50,000 and €250,000.