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Tipperary’s two Local Development Companies can accept applications for the new stream of LEADER funding from today.
A total of €70 million has been allocated by the Government for LEADER projects until the end of 2022, after which a new EU-led funding programme will kick in.
The funding will focus on rejuvenating Covid-hit organisations, as well as climate-focused projects and initiatives in new parts of the county.
Isobel Camby is CEO for the South Tipperary Development Company.
“It’s to support rural businesses that may have suffered as a result of Covid to help them to identify new markets, to enter into new markets and to provide whatever equipment and supports that they need to get themselves back into an equal footing in the marketplace again.”
Minister Humphreys announces a further â¬6.5 million in funding for outdoor recreational amenities
38 projects across the country to benefit under Measure 2 of the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme
Total of 212 projects approved for funding of â¬9.7 million since the start of the year
Funding made in partnership with Fáilte Ireland
Further announcement on large scale projects to be made shortly
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys T.D., today (4th March 2021) announced over â¬6.5 million in funding for 38 projects under Measure 2 of the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.
The scheme provides funding for the development, promotion and maintenance of outdoor amenities such as trails, walkways, cycleways, and blueways. The funding announced today will benefit 38 medium-sized projects, with funding of up to â¬200,000 each (Measure 2 projects).
Minister Humphreys announces €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 interest in outdoor pursuits post COVID
• Funding made in partnership with Fáilte Ireland
• Further announcement on larger scale projects to be made shortly
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys T.D., today (4th March 2021) announced over €6.5 million in funding for 38 projects under Measure 2 of the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.
The scheme provides funding for the development, promotion and maintenance of outdoor amenities such as trails, walkways, cycleways, and blueways. The funding announced today will benefit 38 medium-sized projects, with funding of up to €200,000 each (Measure 2 projects).
Kilkenny LEADER Partnership welcomes Covid-19 social enterprise regeneration programme
Scheme will provide grants of up to €80,000 to provide free training and mentoring across country
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Kilkenny LEADER Partnership a member of the Irish Local Development Network (ILDN) has welcomed the announcement of an €800,000 Covid-19 Social Enterprise Regeneration Programme, funded by her Department to be administered by the ILDN.
The fund will resource Local Development Companies (LDCs) and LDC consortia to provide supports to social enterprises in communities as they emerge from the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
ILDN is the representative body for Ireland’s LDCs such as Kilkenny LEADER Partnership. These 49 not-for-profit groups are building inclusive, vibrant communities and better life chances for people in every part of Ireland.
An innovative training programme, Innovating Communities, designed to enhance creativity among people, communities and businesses in Leitrim has been launched a.