Minister Joe O’Brien announces €196,684.38 for 118 local projects in Fingal under the Local Enhancement Programme 2024
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- Minister announces successful projects under Local Enhancement Programme 2024
- small grants to benefit community groups across Fingal
- supporting community groups a key focus of ‘Our Rural Future’
Minister of State for Community Development, Integration and Charities Joe O’Brien has announced the successful projects in Fingal under the Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) 2024.
The Local Enhancement Programme 2024 was launched in December 2023 with funding of €6 million available, which included €1 million in funding ring-fenced specifically to support Women’s Groups. The funding will provide capital supports essential for the many small community groups and organisations, particularly those who serve disadvantaged areas in rural and urban areas.
The Department of Rural and Community Development’s Local Enhancement Programme 2024 is administered by Local Community Development Committees, with support from the Local Authority, in each area.
Announcing the successful projects for Fingal, Minister Joe O’Brien said:
“The Local Enhancement Programme 2024 provides vital support to community groups in order to help them improve their facilities. It supports small-scale funding for projects which range from purchasing IT equipment to minor renovations to buildings. Ultimately the Programme responds to local needs. These investments allow community groups to carry out the invaluable work they do on behalf of others in local areas throughout the country. The impact of the Local Enhancement Programme is considerable.”
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Local Enhancement Programme 2024 is targeted towards enhancing facilities in disadvantaged communities. It provides small grants to community groups in a manner consistent with each area’s Local Economic and Community Plan.
The Local Enhancement Programme was launched in December 2023. The fund replaces the department’s Community Enhancement Programme.
The funding is administered locally by Local Community Development Committees(LCDCs) across the country, with support from their Local Authority. Contact details for LCDCs are available.