Local Community Development Committees provide financial support to community and voluntary groups to support small capital projects which improve facilities in disadvantaged areas. These may include the development of community centres and amenities, burial grounds, sports and recreation facilities, men's and women's sheds.
The Local Enhancement Programme 2023-2024 is now closed
The Community Enhancement Programme has been renamed to the Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) provides money to help community groups all across Ireland. It's funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and managed by local committees in each area.
Funding is given to each area, in Laois, this is managed locally by a committee. They make sure it goes to the places that need it most.
This programme helps groups, especially in disadvantaged areas, fix and improve their buildings or buy things like furniture, tools, computers, and more.
The funding helps communities and groups keep providing important services and strengthens community bonds.
Non-profit community and voluntary groups can apply for funding. Commercial organisations and individuals are not eligible to apply.
The following provides a non-exhaustive list of projects that could receive capital funding under the programme:
The scheme is designed to ensure local priorities are identified and met, so as to improve and enhance community facilities for all.
This funding is targeted towards supporting communities that are impacted by disadvantage as identified in the LECP.
The following expenditure is not eligible for funding:
For further information please contact:
Brian O Sullivan Phone: 057 866 4150 |