Community Enhancement Programme 2021
Community groups in disadvantaged areas can apply for funding under the Communities Enhancement Programme:
The Department of Rural and Community Affairs have launched the Community Enhancement Programme for 2021 , with a national allocation of €4.5 million.
Donegal Local Community Development Committee have been granted a fund of €159.461.00.
The Donegal Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) will administer the Programme on behalf of the Department.
Rules
Community Enhancement Programme funding for 2021 is open for application under two categories as follows:
1. Large Grant
Capital Grant towards projects or equipment enhancing facilities
2. Small Grant
(a) Once off grant towards costs associated with reopening of a facility or the
sustainability of a facility to include costs from 1st January 2021 such as utility
bills etc.
(b) Capital Grant towards projects or equipment enhancing facilities.
Groups must apply for funding to the Local Authority in which they are based, and applicants in Donegal can use the application form provided at the link below
Match-funding from other sources is not required in order to be approved for a grant
See Community Enhancement Programme 2021 Guidelines for further details.
Applicant groups must provide the following when submitting their application for funding:
The application form requires applicants to provide the co-ordinates of their proposed work/project. A Sourcing Co-Ordinates Guide to assist you is appended in the documents section of the webpage.
Applicants applying for the large grant are required to state the key priority area(s) in the LECP that their application relates to. A summary of the LECP Goals and Strategic Themes is appended in the Documents section of the webpage.
Rates
The Programme will offer two levels of grant aid:-
How to apply
Your group must submit a completed Community Enhancement Programme 2021 - Application Form to Donegal Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) with the necessary supporting documentation to the following address:-
Community Enhancement Programme
Community Development
Donegal County Council
Station Island
Lifford
F93 X7PK
Co Donegal
Emailed applications can be sent to [email protected] but a hard copy of the form and supporting documentation must also be submitted.
Closing date for receipt of applications was 3pm on Thursday, 1st July 2021.
Call for Applications is now closed.
Applications received after this time will not be considered.
Application Forms/Supporting Documentation:
Community Enhancement Programme 2021 - Application Form
Community Enhancement Programme 2021 Guidelines
LECP Goals and Strategic Themes
Community Enhancement Programme 2021 - Application Form - Irish
Community Enhancement Programme 2021 - Guidelines - Irish
Sourcing Co-Ordinates Guide - Irish