Introduction || Grant Aid || Application || Evaluation

Why is this programme being run?

When is this programme running?

What are the advantages for a company in participating in this programme?

What strings are attached?

What assistance will a participant get?

Our project involves several companies working together, is this acceptable?

Will my proposal be kept confidential?

How much of my results must be made public?

Do I own the know-how of any improvements?

Why is this programme being run?
The objective of the Cleaner Greener Production programme is to encourage companies in Ireland, particularly SMEs, to adopt a high standard of environmental performance by adapting or improving business practices in order to minimise negative impact on the environment. The programme seeks to promote environmentally friendly production through the application of environmental management, increased resource productivity, waste reduction, reuse/recycling of materials, up-cycling (i.e. adding value to a recycled product), energy management and a change of culture within organisations.

The Cleaner Greener Production Programme is aimed at influencing the behaviour of companies in Ireland by encouraging them to take account of environmental considerations. The long-term aim is to try to ensure that cleaner greener production and eco-efficiency become the established norm in Ireland.
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When is this programme running?
The programme runs for specific timeframes following on from calls for proposals announced by the EPA.

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What are the advantages for a company in participating in this programme?
There is financial support for investigating prevention opportunities, staff training, capital investment and publicity activities – if related to cleaner greener production. Participating companies will have the opportunity to exchange their experiences in workshops and training sessions with the other participants. Successful projects will be publicised, enhancing the reputation of the participants.
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What strings are attached?
Companies must account for the grant aid, produce case study material which will outline the benefits of their project and of the programme to others and will be required to take part in various publicity events.
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What assistance will a participant get?
Grant aid will be awarded following competitive tendering, evaluation and proposal selection. Different levels of aid will be awarded according to the merits of each proposal and the size of the applicant organisation.
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Our project involves several companies working together, is this acceptable?
Those applying as a group (e.g. supply chain) are particularly welcomed and will obtain additional points in the evaluation and selection process.
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Will my proposal be kept confidential?
Yes.
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How much of my results must be made public?
Sufficient results must be publicised to demonstrate the environmental and economic benefits of the project together with a description of the project. Commercially sensitive material need not be made public.
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Do I own the know-how of any improvements?
Yes, the intellectual property rights will remain with the project participants.
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