Sixteen community projects across County Louth are set to share almost €100,000 through the 2026 Local Environmental Action Fund.
The funding will support projects focused on biodiversity, climate action and environmental improvements in communities across the county.
The Local Environmental Action Fund, known as LEAF, is a national initiative developed by IPB Insurance and Local Government Ireland and administered locally by Louth County Council.
Projects receiving funding include citizen science monitoring, a community seed library, pollinator-friendly planting, wildlife and biodiversity signage, habitat protection, environmental education and renewable energy initiatives.
Other projects will examine potential solutions to localised flooding and the spread of invasive plant species.
Community-led environmental projects
Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council Cllr Dolores Minogue said the successful projects demonstrated the work being carried out by community and volunteer groups across the county.
“The range of projects receiving funding demonstrates the commitment of our community and volunteer groups across Louth to environmental improvement and climate action,” she said.
“These projects show how local knowledge, volunteer effort and community collaboration can deliver meaningful benefits for people, place and nature. I want to congratulate all of the successful groups and look forward to seeing the impact of their projects in the months ahead.”
Louth County Council Chief Executive David Conway said the fund would allow communities to take practical action on local environmental issues.
“The Local Environmental Action Fund is supporting communities to take practical steps on key environmental challenges and opportunities in their local areas,” he said.
“The funded projects will deliver tangible outcomes, from enhancing biodiversity, supporting environmental education, to exploring innovative solutions for flooding, invasive species management and renewable energy.”
He added that the grants showed the value of supporting communities to lead local climate and biodiversity projects.
The successful projects will be delivered over the coming months by community organisations, Tidy Towns groups, residents’ associations and environmental groups across Louth.
More information on the Local Environmental Action Fund and other climate action initiatives is available through Louth County Council.
