Ireland Sustainability Grants

In Ireland, businesses are supported with a variety of grants focused on sustainability, energy efficiency, and reducing carbon emissions. These funding programs offer businesses the chance to enhance their environmental performance while making green investments more affordable.

Ireland Sustainability Grants offer financial assistance for energy-efficient upgrades, renewable energy installations, and decarbonization efforts. Grants like the Accelerated Capital Allowances (ACA) program, which offers tax relief on energy-efficient equipment, and the GreenStart Grant, supporting businesses beginning their sustainability journey, are among the many opportunities available.

Carbon Complete ensures that you receive expert support throughout the application process, helping you secure the best funding for your needs.

Together, we can create a more sustainable and eco-conscious future for your business.

Accelerated Capital Allowances (ACA)

The ACA program from SEAI provides 100% tax relief on energy-efficient equipment, allowing businesses to deduct the entire cost in the first year, significantly reducing taxable income.

Who Can Apply:

  • Companies, Sole Traders, and Farmers paying corporation or income tax on trading income.

What’s Covered:

  • Energy-efficient machinery, building upgrades (e.g., insulation, lighting), renewable energy systems (e.g., solar panels, heat pumps), electric vehicles (EVs), and ICT equipment.

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GreenStart Grant

Enterprise Ireland provides up to €5,000 to help businesses develop structured environmental management systems and decarbonization strategies.

Who Can Apply:

  • Businesses introducing sustainability practices to reduce costs and environmental impact.

What’s Covered:

  • Environmental audits, creating sustainability reports, decarbonization action plans, and compliance with global standards.

Useful Info:

The grant is aimed at businesses just starting their sustainability journey.

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Climate Action Voucher

This voucher offers up to €1,800 for advisory services to develop an initial sustainability strategy over a maximum of two days.

Who Can Apply:

  • SMEs looking to begin improving their environmental sustainability.

What’s Covered:

  • Consultancy services to assess current operations and create a sustainability action plan, focusing on energy savings and resource efficiency.

Useful Info:

  • Ideal for businesses taking their first steps toward sustainability, providing a roadmap for further actions.
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Energy and Environmental Aid

Supports projects that aim to significantly reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency, and adopt low-carbon production methods.

Who Can Apply:

  • Manufacturing and Internationally Traded Services (ITS) companies.

What’s Covered:

  • Projects focused on emissions reduction, sustainable resource use, and adopting energy-efficient technologies.

Useful Info:

  • Limited funding available, so strong environmental impact is necessary for approval.
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Capital Investment for Decarbonisation

Grants ranging from €20,000 to €1 million to support businesses adopting technologies that reduce carbon emissions.

Who Can Apply:

  • Companies looking to decarbonize their manufacturing or energy-intensive processes.

What’s Covered:

  • Carbon-reducing technologies, heating systems upgrades, and process improvements to achieve net-zero carbon.

Useful Info:

  • Focus on significant carbon reductions and long-term sustainability improvements.
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GreenPlus Grant

Up to €50,000 is available for companies to build internal environmental management capabilities, including staff training and consultancy services.

Who Can Apply:

  • Enterprise Ireland clients focusing on environmental management and sustainability.

What’s Covered:

  • Environmental training, hiring external consultants, implementing best practices, and digital content licensing for staff development.

Useful Info:

  • Ideal for businesses looking to improve internal environmental systems and long-term sustainability.
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Energy Efficiency Grant

Grants up to €10,000 (covering 75% of costs) to support businesses upgrading to more energy-efficient equipment or making building improvements.

Who Can Apply:

  • SMEs with up to 50 employees, operating for at least 6 months, and generating at least €30k in revenue.

What’s Covered:

  • Energy-efficient machinery, building retrofits (e.g., insulation, windows), and renewable energy options.

Useful Info:

  • Applicants must have completed an energy audit and participated in the Green for Business program.
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Green for Business Grant

Provides access to a Green Consultant to help businesses identify sustainability opportunities, with the potential to receive up to €5,000 in Energy Efficiency Grants.

Who Can Apply:

  • SMEs with up to 50 employees that have been in operation for at least 6 months and generate over €30k.

What’s Covered:

  • Green assessments, development of a sustainability action plan, and identification of cost-saving, energy-efficient measures.

Useful Info:

  • This grant can be a precursor to larger sustainability initiatives, guiding businesses through their initial steps.
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Support Scheme for Renewable Heat

Offers financial support for businesses switching from fossil fuels to renewable heating systems, including up to 40% installation grants for heat pumps.

Who Can Apply:

  • Commercial, industrial, agricultural, and other non-domestic heat users.

What’s Covered:

  • Biomass and biogas systems (with operational tariff support) and heat pumps (air, ground, or water source).

Useful Info:

  • Grants cover up to 15 years of renewable heat operation based on the system’s heat output.
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EXEED Certified Grant

Provides up to €3 million per project to businesses planning energy-efficient investments, focusing on design, renovations, and major upgrades.

Who Can Apply:

  • Organizations planning energy-efficient design projects or major upgrades.

What’s Covered:

  • Energy project investments, including consultancy, capital for energy retrofits, and professional services.

Useful Info:

  • Ideal for large-scale projects requiring significant energy savings or upgrades.
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