The Creative Climate Action Fund III is an initiative of the Creative Ireland Programme in partnership with the Department of the Taoiseach and the Department of Climate, Energy and Environment.

This Fund is seeking proposals that respond creatively to Ireland’s key national climate priorities, including those set out in the Climate Action Plan 2025, the National Dialogue on Climate Action, and the work of the Just Transition Commission.

As part of this overall investment, €1 million is being contributed for cross-border projects under the Shared Island strand of the Creative Ireland Programme, supported by the Shared Island Fund. The aim for Shared Island supported projects is to promote cross-border cooperation and deepen collaboration between communities and citizens engaging with climate change, in both jurisdictions, across the island.

Funding is aimed at organisations with experience in delivering public engagement projects at scale, proposing projects with extensive public participation over time. Grants of between €400,000 and €750,000 will be available for projects delivered over a four-year period.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said:

“Climate change is a critical, shared challenge and I welcome this opportunity, supported by the Government’s Shared Island Fund, for those in the arts, culture, climate and science, and community engagement sectors across this island to collaborate to increase public awareness of climate challenges and to support the public in taking impactful, sustainable actions.”

Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD said:

“I am proud to see the Government supporting this innovative approach to addressing the challenges posed by climate change, and to see Ireland leading in embracing the power of creative practices to capture hearts, stir minds and spark lasting change in communities as we move towards a more sustainable world. Through this fund, communities are supported to deepen their connection with their natural environment, explore creative approaches, and imagine a more sustainable future together.”

Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O’Brien TD said:

“The climate challenges we face require strong collaboration across Government and society. We welcome the role of the creative and cultural sector in helping to deliver the priorities of the national Climate Action Plan and in supporting the systemic change needed to adapt to, and mitigate against, a crisis that is already affecting communities across the island.”

Applications will open on February 16, 2026 and will close on April 15, 2026.  To apply visit here. 

Find the Impact Reports for Creative Climate Action Fund II here. You can find our series of Creative Climate Action project reflections and impact stories here.