ChangeX and ServiceNow continue empowering communities in Ireland to take local action on climate challenges with a new call for applications for the ServiceNow Community Improvement Fund 

● Nonprofits and schools can apply for funding for water, solar, or nature-based community projects that foster sustainable, inclusive local impact 

● Applicants can submit their own project for funding, with up to €30,000 available, or apply for support to bring one of three proven, high-impact climate ideas to life in their community 

● Collaboration has already supported more than 80 projects around the world, positively impacting more than 70,000 people so far 

ServiceNow Community Improvement Fund Ireland

ChangeX, in collaboration with ServiceNow, the AI control tower for business reinvention, is launching a new call for applications for the ServiceNow Community Improvement Fund, continuing their shared commitment to supporting community-led projects that address climate challenges. For this latest edition of the fund, funding is available in four countries, including Ireland.

Now in its fourth year, the sustainability-focused collaboration aims to deepen impact in participating regions, building on the success of previous funding rounds that have already supported more than 80 community projects across 11 countries.

Together, ChangeX and ServiceNow are committed to enabling communities to take meaningful local action to tackle climate challenges. Since launching in 2023 with a pilot fund, the collaboration has seen a total investment by ServiceNow of more than $2 million, positively impacting more than 70,000 people so far.

The 2026 ServiceNow Community Improvement Fund will provide funding for nonprofits and schools across Ireland to start or expand water, solar, or nature-based community projects. Applicants can submit their own project for funding, with up to €30,000 available, or apply for support to bring one of three proven, high-impact climate ideas to their community.

The proven ideas on offer through the fund are:

● Ecosystem Restoration Communities (ERC), a programme focused on ‘regreening’ the planet by rebuilding soil, fixing water systems, and increasing local biodiversity on degraded land,

● Precious Plastic, an initiative designed to reduce plastic waste by encouraging communities to recycle plastic and turn plastic waste into valuable products,

● Youth-Led Solar, a project that sees teenagers plan, fund and implement a real photovoltaic installation in their community.

“At ServiceNow, we are committed to making the world work better for everyone. Through the ServiceNow Community Improvement Fund, we proudly invest in organisations that prioritise sustainable infrastructure, such as water or solar, and nature-based solutions within our local communities, thereby advancing us towards a more sustainable future,” said Lyndsay Harris-Kyei, vice president of global impact and sustainability at ServiceNow.

“ChangeX is proud to continue our collaboration with ServiceNow in our shared mission to empower communities to tackle climate change. We’ve seen firsthand how local action can drive meaningful, lasting impact. Through this renewed commitment, we’re enabling even more local changemakers to build on that momentum and provide solutions to climate challenges,” said Paul O’Hara, chief executive at ChangeX.

De La Salle College in Dublin received funding for an outdoor STEM classroom. “Our vision was to move beyond traditional classroom walls and establish a living, breathing learning space that is accessible and beneficial to all students, particularly those with special educational needs,” said teacher Aisling Plunkett. “This funding was instrumental in converting an underutilised area of our campus into a safe, sustainable, and highly engaging learning environment. The development of the outdoor classroom was a true community build, fostering essential skills, ownership, and leadership among our students.”

ChangeX is now accepting applications from schools and non-profit organisations across Ireland. The application deadline is June 19. For more information and to apply, please visit the fund page: https://www.changex.org/ie/funds/servicenow-ireland

About ChangeX 

ChangeX is a community engagement platform designed to get funding and resources directly into the hands of ordinary people to lead impactful projects in their neighbourhoods.

ChangeX was established in 2015. It works with social innovators to scale proven solutions to environmental, economic and social issues and partners with companies and foundations to support local communities with the necessary funding. Its funders Include ServiceNow, the LEGO Foundation and Paramount, among others.

ChangeX is an international non-profit organisation, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with teams based across Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia.

Closing date: Friday 19th June 2026