Rural Development (LEADER) Programme

The LEADER 2023-2027 Programme, co-funded by both the EU and the Department of Rural and Community Development – is a programme to support communities and businesses across Laois to build on what they have in their local area; overcome social and economic challenges and protect and enhance their local environment.

The Local Development Strategy 2023-2027

Laois Partnership prepared the Local Development Strategy 2023-2028 in June 2023.  This strategy was informed by public consultations held from  March to May 2023 with communities and stakeholders across Laois. The programme provides financial grants, signposting, feasibility studies and training;

  • to support businesses and start-ups expand or develop new products
  • to support tourism business throughout Laois
  • to communities to develop and progress local initiatives to ensure a vibrant, inclusive place to live, work and thrive
  • to build capacity around climate change mitigation, adaption and protection
  • Social, Community & Cooperative Enterprises