The Local Enhancement Programme 2025 is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development. Please see the following link to the press release announcing the Local Enhancement Programme 2025 at national level, by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, and the Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien TD.
The full press release from the Department of Rural and Community Development is available here.
This funding will consist of €6 million in capital supports essential for the many small community groups and organisations, particularly those who serve disadvantaged communities in rural and urban areas.
There will be a particular focus on small capital works/improvements, and the purchase of equipment for community use. The funding may be used, but is not limited to: improved access for persons with a disability; enhancing community participation for disadvantaged and marginalised groups, and improving energy efficiency of community facilities to reduce ongoing costs.
A further €1 million in current funding is available for Community Groups, including Men’s Sheds and Women’s Sheds, to assist with their energy and running costs, to help them continue their important work within the community.
The scheme is designed to ensure local priorities are identified and met, so as to improve and enhance community facilities for all. All funding will be available to a diverse range of community groups including, but not limited to, Men’s and Women’s sheds/groups, community centres, parish halls and local voluntary groups.
Applications are now open, closing date for applications is 1:00pm 21 February 2025.
Online Information Session
There will be an online information session hosted on Microsoft Teams, at 6:30pm on Wednesday 5 February for any groups seeking further information.
Click here to join that meeting.
Drop-in consultations
Drop-in consultations will be available on Tuesday 11 February, from 9:30am-12:30pm in the Council’s Dundrum Office and from 2:00pm-5:00pm in County Hall, Dún Laoghaire.
If any community group requires additional guidance with submitting the online grant, please do not hesitate to contact the Community Department by emailing community@dlrcoco.ie or calling (01) 205 4893.
The Local Enhancement Programme 2025 is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development.
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