European Solidarity Corps funding through Leargas
We receive funding from the European Commission, through Léargas, to support our European Solidarity Corps volunteer programme. For more information see our Volunteering page.
SOILCRATES
Cloughjordan Community Farm are a partner in this Horizon Europe Project.
Inspired by Socrates’ philosophy of inquiry, dialogue and collective learning, SOILCRATES (Soil-crates) is a collaborative project focused on restoring and preserving soil quality across Europe by developing soil literacy and monitoring soil structure, soil life, and crop-growing conditions of mineral soils. With 21 partners, from academia, agricultural stakeholders, and local authorities, SOILCRATES co-creates, tests and implements sustainable soil practices.
This initiative addresses the pressing need to manage soil as a living resource, essential to food security, biodiversity, and climate resilience. SOILCRATES operates within four Living Labs (LL) defined by the EU Mission ‘A Soil Deal for Europe’ as user-centred, place-based and transdisciplinary research and innovation ecosystems that involve multiple partners (e.g., land managers, scientists, citizens, businesses, and local authorities) to co-design, test, monitor and evaluate solutions in real-life settings for improving soil health.
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Funding for expansion of online market
In 2025/2026 we have received funding from the Department of Agriculture Short Food Supply Chains programme to expand the online farmers’ market to a Nenagh collection hub. For more information see our online market page.
Grant for farm equipment to enhance productivity
In 2025/2026 we were awarded €15,000 funding through Pobal DAF Growing Social Enterprise Fund, which we are using to procure farm equipment to enhance the productivity of our farm.
Seed cleaning equipment grant
In 2025/26 we were awarded GB£5,000 from the Gaia Foundation which we used to purchase a seed cleaning machine. We are planning for this equipment not only to be used by the farm itself, but used in the wider midlands region to support local seed saving. For more information see our [Cuan Beo] page.
Climate action fund – community engagement
In 2025/26 we were awarded €5,000 through Community Foundation Ireland Climate Actions Work Engagement Fund towards our outreach and community engagement work. For more information see our Cuan Beo page.