Clean Coasts Grant Scheme 2024
is now closed
Thank you to everyone who applied!
The Clean Coasts Grants are funded by our Corporate Volunteering programme and generous donations from individuals and companies. This grant scheme would not have been possible without their kind donations. Please find more information about our corporate volunteering days here.
There are many reasons why a Clean Coasts group might require financial support for projects/activities. A Clean Coasts grant may help get a project started, support a project which is already underway or may help where finance is a concern.
Please read carefully the Clean Coasts Grant Scheme 2024 terms and conditions
What grants are available?
- The application deadline was May 10th 2024.
- Clean Coasts groups can apply for funding up to €500, for either a community project or to help cover the costs of an event.
- Grants are only eligible for Clean Coasts groups that have been active for 6 months.
- Groups need to have, or will need to set up, a bank account in the name of the Clean Coasts group.
- All applications need to be submitted with quotes.
Success Stories
Grants awarded in 2023
In 2023, Clean Coasts awarded 43 successful Clean Coasts groups grant assistance. Here are some examples:
Keep Our Beaches Clean – Co. Mayo
Mayo based Clean Coasts group Keep Our Beaches Clean used their Clean Coasts grant to tackle smoking related litter.
Alpha Dive S.A.C – Co. Meath and Westmeath
Alpha Dive SAC are a recreational scuba dive club as well as an active regional search and rescue unit for the northeast.
Tomhaggard Clean Coasts – Co. Wexford
Tomhaggard Clean Coasts Group are a Wexford based group who have been focusing on a project to divert lobster pots from landfill.
Doonbeg Tidy Towns – Co. Clare
Doonbeg Tidy Towns received a grant aimed at revitalising a key focal point in their village, the Rhynagconnaught bed, as part of their ongoing efforts to preserve and enhance their community.
Dunkineely Community Ltd – Co. Donegal
Dunkineely Community Ltd used the grant to join the Killaghtee Festival in their area for the second year. On the first day of the festival, the group were joined by artist Heather who led a Sea Sculpture Workshop using plastic waste.
River Moy Search and Rescue Ballina CLG – Co. Mayo
River Moy Search and Rescue Ballina CLG used their Clean Coasts grant to remove the scrub and overhanging foliage from an Annex I tufa habitat on the bank of the river Moy.
Sea Synergy Ltd – Co. Kerry
Sea Synergy Ltd run beach cleans at their nearest beaches. However, some of the people with a keen interest in taking part lack transport to get to these sites. As a result, the group asked for support to hire a minibus to run four Beach Clean Trips.
Crumlin Community Cleanup – Co. Dublin
Crumlin Community Cleanup were awarded a grant to create an awareness campaign to reach a wider audience.
What can you spend your Clean Coasts Grant on?
Clean Coasts groups that have been working with the Clean Coasts programme for more than 6 months can apply for a grant of up to €500.00 . These funds are for projects that the Clean Coasts group want to carry out in their adopted regions.
The Group Support is aimed at supporting groups in gaining equipment and completing local group projects, to seek funds in support of events, project work and creation of content to encourage people to enjoy the outdoors in a responsible and environmentally-conscious way.
Group Support
Spades, saws, forks, rakes, wheelbarrows and litter-pickers.
Benches, barbecue areas, litter bins
Educational and biodiversity signs, litter signs and signage to denote that the beach is adopted by the Clean Coasts group
Long litter pickers, bag rings, litter hoops, rolling cart, nets, protective boots, rubber gloves, waterproofs, antiseptic hand-wipes and first aid kits.
Clean Coasts groups are covered under third part public liability insurance. If a group would prefer to seek further cover, you can apply for a grant towards this.
Identification books, field guides, printing flyers
Skip hire, native trees, shrubs/bulbs, sand, stone, wood, benches, signs and notice-boards.
Posters, competitions, venue hire, marketing material, advertising, facilitators costs.
Videos, flyers, graphic designs, photographer.
Please note personal expenses cannot be claimed.
It is important to establish that only a limited Clean Coasts grant may be available, and may be just a contribution towards financial requirements.