Description:
The Local Enhancement Programme 2025 is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development. Please see the following link to the press release announcing the Local Enhancement Programme 2025 at national level, by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, and the Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien TD: [Press release]
Funding of €206,558 has been allocated to Tipperary for small scale capital supports for community groups and organisations, particularly those who serve disadvantaged communities in rural and urban areas. There will be a particular focus on small capital works/improvements, and the purchase of equipment for community use. The funding may be used, but is 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.
A further €34,426 in current funding is available to community groups to provide support for running costs to help them continue their important work within the community.
The scheme is designed to ensure local priorities are identified and met, so as to improve and enhance community facilities for all. All funding will be available to a diverse range of community groups including but not limited to Men’s and Women’s sheds/groups, community centres, parish halls and local voluntary groups.
Applications can be made to the Tipperary LCDC on the below links.
Applicants need to provide location information in X and Y coordinates (ITM).
A simple guide is attached below
Applicants need to provide their Electoral Division from a drop down. If you don’t know your electoral division a simple guide is attached below.
Applicants need to be registered with the Tipperary Public Participation Network and have a TPPN number. If you are not already registered or your PPN number is not of the TPPN format, you will need to re-register with the PPN here (https://www.ppntipperary.ie/contact-us/).
Please read the Information Booklet carefully before completing the application form
Please note no expenditure should be incurred prior to grant approval from Tipperary County Council - it is not possible to fund items purchased or works completed prior to acceptance of Letter of Offer.
Local Enhancement Programme 2025 Application - Capital Fund - click here
Local Enhancement Programme 2025 Application - Support for Running Costs - click here
Applications will close at 4pm Friday 28th February 2025. Late applications will not be considered.
