- Identify available grants and funding schemes
- Prepare and submit applications
- Advise on compliance and reporting
Audit Funding & Grant Supports
Ireland offers a variety of funding mechanisms to support energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainability projects. Lawler Sustainability helps clients identify suitable grants and prepare applications to maximise financial support.
Key programmes
| Programme | Description & benefits | Eligibility |
| SEAI Technical Assistance Grant | Covers up to 50 % of consultancy costs (maximum €25,000) for SMEs and other organisations to develop building‑specific energy upgrade plans. Consultants provide high‑level drawings, sizing, sequencing, costings and a holistic design report. | Open to all businesses, public bodies, community groups and charities; projects must focus on renewable heat, energy efficiency or building management systems and be signed off by a chartered engineer. |
| Enterprise Ireland Climate Enterprise Action Fund | Offers three supports: (1) Climate Action Voucher (€1,800) for resource efficiency and renewable planning; (2) GreenStart (up to €5,000) for carbon footprint measurement and reduction actions; and (3) GreenPlus – grant funding (up to 50 %) for multi‑year climate action plans aligned with international frameworks. | Available to companies supported by Enterprise Ireland; helps them plan and implement emissions reductions. |
| Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Energy Efficiency Grant | Provides 75 % of eligible costs, between €750 and €10,000, for SMEs to invest in energy‑efficient technologies after completing a GreenStart, Green for Business or SEAI Energy Audit. | Small enterprises (1–50 employees) that are not Enterprise Ireland or IDA clients. Supports projects such as smart meters, LED lighting, building controls, heat pumps and more. |
| IDA Ireland Green Plus & Capital Grants | IDA client companies can access the Green Plus Grant covering 50 % of costs up to €60,000 for comprehensive sustainability assessments and action plans. Additional capital grants are available for renewable and energy efficiency projects that exceed statutory requirements. | IDA Ireland clients investing in sustainability and low‑carbon technologies. |
Our support
- Grant eligibility assessment – We evaluate project proposals against funding criteria and identify the most appropriate programmes.
- Application preparation – Assist with technical documentation, energy savings calculations, cost estimates and justification for funding bodies.
- Project management – Provide ongoing support to ensure grant conditions are met, including progress reporting and post‑installation verification.
