Funding

A former bakery, a vacant garda station and a disused schoolhouse are among 24 derelict and vacant sites nationwide that will be given a new lease of life thanks to a €4.5 million funding boost.

The 2023 CLÁR Programme is to provide a total of €6.2 million in funding for 152 schools, community and sports projects nationwide. Funding of €174,934 has been specifically provided for four projects on offshore islands in counties Galway and Mayo.

A total of €2 million in funding has been announced by the Department of Rural and Community Development to develop outdoor recreation at a county level.

- Thousands of organisations nationwide to receive assistance, with €1 million for women’s groups

The allocations will be used for projects such as new spectator stands, astro-turf facilities, upgrades of clubhouses and changing facilities, ramps and other accessibility measures for those with mobility issues, floodlights, and community amenities such as walking tracks. 

The Irish Local Development Network (ILDN) is running a competition with €45,000 in prizes for social enterprises that best demonstrate their social impact. The application process was designed to be as straight-forward and user-friendly as possible and the deadline is coming fast – Sunday, December 10th.

The Dormant Accounts Fund will provide over €11.3 million to the Department of Rural and Community Development for Rethink Ireland, social inclusion, and other measures geared at addressing disadvantage

50 new projects will each receive funding of up to €50,000 each to bring them to a shovel-ready stage.