Community groups in disadvantaged areas can apply for funding under the Communities Enhancement Programme - 2020 fund for Community Centres and Community Buildings
The Department of Rural and Community Affairs have launched the Community Enhancement Programme - 2020 fund for Community Centres and facilities under the July stimulus package, with a national allocation of €5 million The funding will be provided under the Community Enhancement Programme, and is in addition to €2 million provided under that programme earlier this year.
The Community Enhancement Programme for Community Centres and Community Buildings, funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development, will provide grant funding in 2020 towards enhancing the facilities available to communities.
Donegal Local Community Development Committee have been granted a fund of €234,073 for this project
Examples of projects, or parts of projects, which are eligible for this capital funding include:
Target groups
This funding is targeted at measures that stimulate local economies, while enhancing community facilities for individuals and communities that are impacted by disadvantage as identified in the Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP).
The Donegal Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) will administer the Programme on behalf of the Department.
Rules
Community Enhancement Programme – 2020 Fund for Community Centres and Community Buildings is only for capital projects, or capital parts of projects. In cases where both current and capital works are carried out together, only the capital part can get funding from this Scheme
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 CEP 2020 - Community Centres and Community Buildings - Guidelines for further details.
Applicant groups must provide the following when submitting their application for funding:
Rates
The Programme will offer two levels of grant aid:-
How to apply
Your group must submit a completed CEP 2020 - Community Centres and Community Buildings Application Form to Donegal Local Community Development Committee (LCDC).
Closing Date
The closing date for receipt of applications is 3pm on Thursday, 1st October 2020. Address for submission of applications in on the Application Form.
This time and date will be strictly adhered to.
Application Form & Guidelines
CEP 2020 - Community Centres and Community Buildings Application Form
CEP 2020 - Community Centres and Community Buildings - Guidelines
CEP 2020 Community Centres and Community Buildings Irish Application
CEP 2020 Community Centres and Community Buildings Irish Guidelines
LECP Goals and Strategic Themes