£25,000
in funding for your community sustainability project.
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Lidl Green Fund Winners
Apply by May 18th

The Lidl Green Fund Overview

Big ideas for a greener Ireland. The Lidl Green Fund empowers local communities to champion sustainability and protect our environment. Let’s grow a greener future, one project at a time.

This £25,000 fund will help communities take an active role in championing sustainabile living.

Community groups can apply for funding in one of these categories:

Climate
Climate
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
Health and Wellbeing
Health and Wellbeing
Reducing Waste
Reducing Waste

How it works

Community groups, schools and charities across the country can apply for funding through the application portal. Shortlisted groups are selected per county by Lidl employees and independent judges and the winners are selected by publicly nominated voting in Lidl stores through the Lidl Plus App.

For further information download the guidance document which will provide an overview of the details of the Lidl Green Fund, including how to apply and what types of projects are eligible.

Download the guide now
Download the guide now

Frequently Asked Questions

Help us grow a greener Northern Ireland. At Lidl, our 44 stores are more than just shops- they’re part of your community. The Lidl Green Fund is our way of investing in your local schools, charities, and community groups.

How it works:

  • Nominate: Tell us about your local cause doing great work to protect the environment.
  • Shortlist: Our judges and colleagues pick the top entries.
  • Vote: You, our customers, pick the final winners!

  • All registered charitable organisations that have a charity registration number in Northern Ireland. You will need to provide this registration number on the nomination form.
  • Voluntary community groups or clubs
  • Primary and post primary schools

Nominations for the following applicants and projects are excluded:

  1. Organisations that relate to religious, medical or political activities.
  2. Animal charities where animals are the primary beneficiaries (exceptions include projects that involve animals where the primary beneficiaries are individuals i.e. Autism assistance dogs or similar examples.)
  3. Funding for fundraising e.g. skydive.
  4. Projects or activities that the state has a legal obligation to provide.
  5. Purchase of land.
  6. Retrospective funding (work that has already taken place.)
  7. Nominations for projects with the purpose of promoting sport/competitive sport.
  8. Do not directly benefit the community.
  9. Ongoing programme delivery or core organisation costs such as rent, salaries insurance etc.
  10. Projects taking place outside of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland

Community groups, primary and post primary schools and charities must complete the online application form below.

We are proud to support local charities and community groups who promote social inclusion, health and wellbeing and environmental programmes. Where a local community group is hosting a community event or fundraiser which mirrors our values and pillars, we are happy to provide Lidl vouchers to support. These vouchers can be used by community groups and charities across the country for raffles, bake-sales, school healthy eating weeks, science projects and sports programmes. Please request a community request form from your local store.

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Application Form

Q3. Contact at Organisation:
Q4. Legal Status of the Organisation:









(Please outline any work you have done to make your organisation more sustainable in the last 2 years if applicable.)
Max 100 words
(Please ensure to include the following in your summary: project plans, timelines, a description of your target audience, how it relates to the project category.)
Max 300 words
Please note: Funding cannot be used for salaries, general overheads, land purchases, or projects that have already commenced.)

The prize fund is £25,000 in Northern Ireland, there will be 6 prizes of £4,200.

(Please tell us exactly how much funding you need to bring your vision to life, including a breakdown of the equipment required, how you calculated your costs, your plan for long-term maintenance, and any community permissions you’ve secured.)
Max 300 words
(For all cost listings, specify quantities, unit costs, and the total cost for each item (e.g., 15 x bags of soil @ £10 each = £150)
Max 200 words
(Include any relevant targets set for this project and the positive change the project will deliver for the community.)
Max 200 words
(Please provide details of other sponsors or funders involved in the project if applicable. Please provide details of how much you’re receiving from other funders for the project.)
Max 50 words
(If not, please outline the approximate percentage of the costs this fund will cover)
Max 50 words
(Please provide brief details of any potential conflicts of interest. A conflict of interest exists if you or your organisation have a personal or business connection with any individual or entity that will receive payment for work related to this project. For example, if you are an owner or part-owner of a business that would be paid to supply goods or services to your project if it receives funding.)
Max 300 words
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You must be able to answer yes to all of the below in order to submit an application