Laois communities and local enterprises urged to access multi-million 'critical stimulus' pot of grants Laois Partnership welcomes applications to access €2.1 million pot Reporter: '); '); Community groups and local agencies have been encouraged to apply for money to realise their project by the local agency that has just been given €2.1 million to award in grant support in Laois. Laois Partnership Company has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Rural & Community Development Heather Humphreys TD, of an increased allocation of €70 million nationally for 2021 & 2022 under the LEADER Programme. Peter O’Neill, Laois Partnership Company Chairman said the money can help local people who are best placed to apply.