Department of Rural and Community Development
Local Enhancement Programme 2025
NOTE: Closing Date is extended to 12 noon on Friday 7th February 2025.
All Applications must be completed by 12 noon on Friday 7th February 2025.
CLOSING DATE WILL BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Please read the Application Guidelines for the ‘Local Enhancement Programme’ before completing this form which you will find here.
The Department of Rural and Community Development (“the Department”) funds the Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) which provides funding to support community groups across Ireland.
The Local Enhancement Programme 2025 will support groups, particularly in disadvantaged areas. The capital element of funding can be used to carry out necessary repairs and improvements to their facilities, and to purchase equipment for example tables and chairs, tools and signage, lawnmowers, canopies and training equipment etc. The current element of funding can be used to support non-pay running costs for example energy costs/bills (electricity costs, refuse charges, heating charges), rental/lease costs, insurance bills.
Facilities improvement works may also include, but are 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.
Community Groups/Organisations are eligible to apply, once they meet the LCDC's qualifying criteria. Special consideration will be given but not limited to Graveyard Committees, Community Youth Groups and projects to improve disability access.
The scheme is designed to ensure local priorities are identified and met, so as to improve and enhance community facilities for all. It is administered by Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) in each Local Authority area.
Applications should relate to one or more key priority areas identified in their LCDC’s Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) in order to be eligible for consideration.
It envisaged that this funding would, in general, be allocated in a relatively equal manner across Community Groups/Organisations that submit valid applications.
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If you do not register for a MyPoint Account, you will need to complete your application in one session. Please note that the session should not exceed 6 hours; as following this time limit, attachments will not load to the application form.