Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, and Minister of State, Joe O’Brien, have today (24 February) announced funding to support 134 groups with their energy bills.
Under the Community and Voluntary Energy Support Scheme (CVESS), small grants are provided to community groups, development associations, and volunteer-led organisations.
Hundreds of groups have already benefitted under the scheme, which was launched last year in response to the rising cost of energy and the impact it is having on the sector.
Today, a further 134 groups are to receive grants as part of an overall investment of almost €189,000.
Payments will issue to the organisations immediately.
The funding announced brings the total number of organisations supported under the initiative to 552, with over €705,000 now disbursed.