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Announcing details of the Kerry County Council Community Support Fund for 2016, were, from left; John Breen (Director of Services), Moira Murrell (Chief Executive), Cllr Jim Finucane (Leas‐Cathaoirleach), Siobhán Griffin (Community Services and Engagement) and Cllr Jimmy Moloney (Chairperson, Quality of Life SPC).
KERRY County Council has announced the opening of applications for the annual Community Support Fund which is offering a total of €750,000 in funding to community and voluntary groups around the county.
The fund, which is now in its second year, aims to recognise the valuable contribution which such groups and organisations make in the county by providing financial assistance to suitable projects and initiatives.
“Kerry County Council appreciates the valuable contribution that communities make to the overall wellbeing of the county and its people. The scheme proved very popular in 2015 and saw targeted investment in a range of community‐based services and facilities,” said Cllr Jimmy Moloney, Chairperson of the Strategic Policy Committee on Quality of Life.
“The contribution by groups and associations enhances in a significant and meaningful way, the quality of services available, the appearance of our towns, villages and landscapes, the vitality and energy of communities and the overall attractiveness of Kerry as both a destination and a place to live,” he said.
Chief Executive of Kerry County Council, Moira Murrell, said: “With Leader funding coming on stream later this year, there will be further potential for investment in our communities and the opportunity for the co‐funding of projects by Leader and the council with the support and co‐operation of the local development companies.”
The Community Support Fund for 2016, which has today been approved by councillors, is broadly classified under two areas: 1) Building Sustainable Communities/Quality of Life, and 2) Community Based Economic Development and Job Creation
Application forms and further details will be available from Wednesday, March 23 from the Community Department, Kerry County Council, Rathass, Tralee, Co Kerry, on 066 7183680 and also online at www.kerrycoco.ie. The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday, April 14 at 4pm.
