AN announcement of €284,817 in grants for 221 successful projects in Kerry under the 2021 Community Activities Fund was made this morning by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, and Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien TD.

A number of Tralee clubs and organisations will benefit, including Tralee Chamber Alliance, Tralee RFC, Kerins O’Rahillys GAA, Meals on Wheels and many more (see full list below).

The 2021 Community Activities Fund was launched in November 2021 with funding of €9m available.

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The key theme of the fund is to support groups, particularly in disadvantaged areas, with their running costs such as utility or insurance bills, as well as with improvements to their facilities.

The announcement was welcomed by Minister for Education and Kerry Fianna Fáil TD Foley and Fine Gael Kerry TD Brendan Griffin.

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