Date: 18 Mar 2026
CLÁR 2026
Following on from the announcement on 10th March 2026 from the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary in relation to CLÁR 2026, Donegal County Council are now seeking Expressions of Interest from community groups for Measure 1 in relation to project proposals they are seeking to progress within their communities.
CLÁR (Ceantair Laga Árd-Riachtanais) is a targeted investment programme for rural areas that aims to provide funding for small infrastructural projects in rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population.
The CLÁR Funding Scheme 2026 will be delivered under three separate Measures as follows:
- Measure 1 Developing Community Facilities & Amenities
- Measure 2 Mobility, Cancer Care, Community First Responders and Meals on Wheels Transport
- Measure 3 ‘Our Living Islands’
Measure 1 is administered by Local Authorities in consultation with local communities, will support a variety of capital projects that contribute to the enhancement of existing, and/or the development of new, accessible Community Recreation Facilities.
All community amenities funded under this programme must, in so far as practicable, be accessible to all abilities and ages.
Measure 2 and Measure 3 are administered directly by the Department of Rural and Community Development and Gaeltacht. Details of the Scheme Outline and Application Forms in relation to Measure 2 and Measure 3 are available on the CLÁR page of the Department’s website: here
This year an additional 24 District Electoral Divisions (DED’s) are now designated CLÁR areas in Donegal.
For further information please visit the Donegal County Council website at CLÁR 2026 | Donegal County Council and/or contact your local Community Development Officer based in the Public Services Centre within your Municipal District.
