Kildare LCDC are inviting applications from Women's Groups in Kildare for the Local Enhancement Programme 2024 (LEP) towards small capital works/improvements, and the purchase of equipment
The Local Enhancement Programme provides funding to community and voluntary groups and organisations in disadvantaged areas/target disadvantaged groups.
The LEP is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and administered by the Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) in each local authority area.
Kildare LCDC has been allocated €34,749 specifically for Women's Groups for use towards community projects and groups that support the ethos of women’s sheds and other such groups or projects aimed at providing social networks for women. Applications can be accepted from Women's Groups who may to be affiliated with another parent association e.g. ICA, LGFA, Irish Girl Guides etc
Only one application per Women's Group per application process will be assessed. In the case of more than one application, the first application received will be the one assessed.
Women's Groups can also apply for funding towards capital projects/equipment costs at the following link - https://submit.link/2nm
Making an application
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
All applications must be
- made on this official application form
- accompanied by all relevant supporting documents
- submitted by 5.00pm on Thursday , 29 February 2024
- Please note that when you click on "Apply" on the right you will be invited to setup an account/profile for your group. Please have your group's email address to hand (we strongly recommend using a group email address rather than a personal email address).
- It is essential that you reply to the signature verification email which will issue once your form has been submitted as your application will not be processed otherwise (please check all mailboxes as it may go to you junk/spam/promotions folders).
In advance of making your application, please read the Local Enhancement Programme Guidelines available
here
For any queries, please email grants@kildarecoco.ie by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, 23 February 2024.