2021 LGBTI+ Community Services Fund Announced

Minister O’Gorman announces 2021 LGBTI+ Community Services Fund €700,000 will be made available to support community services for LGBTI+ people. Funding aims to promote inclusion, protect rights and improve quality […]

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Improving Biodiversity 2021 – Grants

Closing date: Friday, July 16, 2021 at 12:00 PM The Parks and Landscape Section of the Community and Cultural Department are running a grant scheme in 2021 aimed at facilitating […]

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Final call for applications to the LEADER Food Initiative

€5 million fund aimed at artisan, micro and small food businesses Funding will help artisan, micro and small food businesses to respond to challenges posed by Brexit and COVID-19 LEADER […]

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Biodiversity projects to fore as local authorities share €1.35m Biodiversity grant

Minister Noonan announcd that 31 Local Authorities will share €1.35m fund Over 100 projects will promote biodiversity and tackle Invasive Aliens Species across the country Another significant Biodiversity Week 2021 […]

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Our Rural Future: Call for Category 2 applications to the €1 Billion Rural Regeneration and Development Fund

Funding to support landmark regeneration projects that will transform Rural Ireland Communities urged to put forward projects that will drive economic growth, combat dereliction and breathe new life into town […]

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Ministers Humphreys and O’Brien announce €4.5 Million to Improve Community Facilities

  Funding to support local groups to re-open their facilities post Covid-19 Small grants for repairs and renovations, new equipment and safety upgrades Community Enhancement Programme to focus on disadvantaged […]

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€10 million Covid Stability Fund to support community and voluntary groups, charities and social enterprises

Ministers Humphreys, McGrath and O’Brien launch €10m Community Fund Deadline of 3pm (15:00hrs) on the 27th May, 2021 – You must register on the Portal before you can access the online application form. […]

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The Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme (CEIGS)

  The Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme (CEIGS) is a Government of Ireland initiative led by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC). The purpose of this grants […]

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Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces €5 million Connected Hubs Fund

Fund to support development of Ireland’s first National Hub Network Investment in hot-desks, office spaces and meeting rooms to promote remote working Electric car charging points, upgrades to disability access […]

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Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces €15 million fund to revitalise rural towns & villages

Tackling dereliction a key focus of new enhanced Town and Village Renewal Scheme   Funding available to turn vacant buildings in town centres into remote working hubs, enterprise spaces, cultural, […]

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Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces €5 million Connected Hubs Fund

Fund to support development of Ireland’s first National Hub Network Investment in hot-desks, office spaces and meeting rooms to promote remote working Electric car charging points, upgrades to disability access […]

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€3 million Pilot Bike and E-Bike Upcycling Initiative announced.

Minister O’Brien & Minister Ryan announce launch of €3 million Pilot Bike and E-Bike Upcycling Initiative   Joe O’Brien TD, Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community […]

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Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces €14 Million Fund to support outdoor adventure activities

Fund to develop recreational activities at mountains, lakes, rivers, forests, beaches and bogs  Investment will support Tidal Pools, Floating Boardwalks, Mountain Trails, Forest Walks, Greenways & Blueways Focus on supporting […]

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Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces 24 landmark rural regeneration projects nationwide

Old Cinemas, Courthouses, Hotels, Convents, and Market Houses to be transformed into remote working hubs, libraries, e-learning, cultural, enterprise and community spaces   Development of pedestrian zones, green areas and […]

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Creative Climate Action

­The Creative Ireland Programme in collaboration with the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications is delighted to announce the launch of Creative Climate Action. The €2 million fund, the first of […]

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An additional €3.2m million extension to the Community Services Programme Support Fund, Announced.

Minister O’Brien announces an additional €3.2m million extension to the Community Services Programme Support Fund Mr. Joe O’Brien, T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, has […]

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2021 CLÁR Programme Launched

The CLÁR programme (Ceantair Laga Árd-Riachtanais) provides funding for small scale infrastructural projects in rural areas that have suffered significant levels of population decline. On 15 March 2021, Minister for Rural and […]

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Minister Heather Humphreys announces new Social Enterprise Module for young people

Social Enterprise Module for young people. Module introduced in partnership with Foróige as part of the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) Programme Thousands of students, primarily in DEIS schools, to […]

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Funding for Community Development Pilot Projects announced

Joe O’Brien TD, Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development has launched a call for Community Development Pilot Projects.  The programme will provide overall funding  of […]

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Minister O’Brien launches €1m fund for Community Development Pilot Projects

Joe O’Brien TD, Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development launched a call for Community Development Pilot Projects to trial community led interventions that address poverty, […]

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€6.5 Million Funding for Outdoor Recreational Amenities

Minister Humphreys announced  €6.5 million in funding for outdoor recreational amenities · 38 projects across the country to benefit under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. · Projects will support enhanced […]

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Artist-in-Residence Scheme 2021 part of Decade of Centenaries 2012-2023

The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media is the lead department for the coordination of the Decade of Centenaries Programme 2012-2023. A key strand of the Programme […]

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New Regeneration Programme for Social Enterprises announced.

Minister Humphreys announces new €800,000 Regeneration Programme for Social Enterprises  Programme to support Social Enterprises in the recovery from COVID-19 Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, today […]

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Irish artists take centre stage at St Patrick’s Festival as funding commitment announced

Minister Martin commits up to €1m in programme funding for new virtual celebration Department has worked with Festival organisers and across Government to help bring six great virtual days and […]

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