Environmental Funding Opportunity for Irish Business

The Environmental Protection Agency has funding available in grant aid under Phase 5 of the Cleaner Greener Production Programme (CGPP5) and the EPA National Waste Prevention Programme (NWPP) to assist organisations to become cleaner and greener. If your organisation wants to improve its environmental performance, profits, efficiency and public image, then the CGPP is for you. The available grant-aid will range from €5,000 to €25,000 depending on project scope.

New CGPP Phase 5 Call 2010 Now Open - click here

Quick Guide to CGPP 5 Call - click here

CGPP 5 Call Guidance Documentation - click here

How to Apply for CGPP 5 funding - click here

Cleaner Greener Production Programme (CGPP)

The Environmental Protection Agency launched the Cleaner Greener Production Programme (CGPP) in 2001 as a grant scheme to encourage Irish organisations to implement cleaner greener practices. The philosophy of the programme is that prevention is better than cure.

The projects challenged organisations to produce goods and services in more environmentally friendly ways, targeting the minimisation of emissions through cleaner production methods. The objective was to achieve a balance between economic activity and protection of the environment.

Since 2001 the EPA has committed over €7 million to 89 organisations that have received part funding for demonstration projects under this programme. Companies commit to developing demonstration projects that reduce their environmental impact and are applicable across the business sector. Environmental performance is fast becoming a marketing tool and there is an increasing demand for environmentally sound products and services both in the EU and across international markets.

The long-term aim is to try to ensure that cleaner greener production and eco-efficiency become the established norm in Ireland. The EPA hope that other businesses will learn from and build on past success stories and that will work towards CGPP’s tagline objective: “Better Business in a Better Ireland”.

Learn More….

Read the summary reports and results from previous programmes and find out more about the CGPP Programme.

Phase 4: Click here to view summaries of on-going projects

Phase 3: Click here to see project summaries

Phase 2: Click here to see a summary of all project results from Phase 2

Phase 1: Click here to see a summary of all project results from Phase 1

EPA Report - STRIVE – Innovation for a Green Economy

EPA National Waste Prevention Programme: www.nwpp.ie.

ETAP  - European Technology Action Plan

Green Business – www.greenbusiness.ie

Green Hospitality Awards:  www.ghaward.ie

CIT Sustainable Campus Programme: www.greencampuscit.ie