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The 2024 Community Support Fund was launched by the Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Jim Finucane and the Chief Executive of Kerry County Council, Moira Murrell this week. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD
KERRY County Council has issued a call for applications for the 2024 Community Support Fund which offers financial assistance to community-based projects and initiatives in Kerry.
The 2024 Community Support Fund was launched by the Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Jim Finucane and the Chief Executive of Kerry County Council, Moira Murrell this week.
A total of €750,000 is being made available through this year’s scheme. The fund, which is now in its tenth year, has supported over 2,877 projects since 2015.
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Applications are welcomed from groups in County Kerry whose primary focus is the development or promotion of the local community or the development of a project that will benefit a group in the community. Applications for funding must come within the definition of one of the following five categories of support:
1. Connected, Inclusive & Resilient Communities
2. Community Tidy Town Initiatives, Amenity Projects & Environmentally Sustainable Projects
3. Community Economic Innovation
4. Community Based Tourism, Festivals and Events
5. Community Road Safety Initiatives
“Millions of euro have been distributed to community groups over the past nine years through this vital funding stream and it has allowed voluntary and community organisations in the county to upgrade community facilities, to support local projects and to enhance existing services. I would encourage voluntary and community groups to apply at the earliest opportunity,” said Cllr Finucane.
Details of the CSF 2024 are available on Kerry County Council’s website www.kerrycoco.ie and application forms are available for completion online. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Wednesday, 31 January 2024.
Queries should be referred by email to the Municipal District which community groups are applying to or by contacting the Community, Arts and Culture Department on (066) 7183680.
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