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KERRY County Council and Kerry Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) invite applications for funding under the Department of Rural & Community Development’s Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) 2024.
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, and Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien TD, announced a new €6 million capital fund to support small community groups and organisations, particularly in disadvantaged areas.
Kerry received a total of €180,000 under the Scheme to assist community groups across the County.
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Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Jim Finucane, encouraged community and voluntary groups to apply to the fund which offers a valuable opportunity to progress important projects and initiatives across the county.
Any not-for-profit community or voluntary group can apply. Commercial organisations and individuals are not eligible for funding. Women’s Groups will also be entitled to apply for the general funding available for community groups under the Local Enhancement Programme.
The closing date for submission of applications is Monday 26th February 2024. For more information, visit the Kerry County Council website at https://www.kerrycoco.ie/
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