Kildare LCDC are inviting applications from community and voluntary groups in Kildare for the Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) towards their capital projects/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 received LEP funding to be allocated as follows;
€163,322 for use toward capital projects, carrying out necessary repairs and improvements to facilities, energy efficiency type projects, purchase of equipment, etc.
Groups/organisations applying capital projects/equipment can apply for funding up to a total maximum of €10,000 as follows;
- Capital projects/equipment costs - minimum application €1,000, maximum application - €10,000
Only one application per group/organisation per application process will be assessed.
An allocation specifically for Women's Groups towards capital costs under the scheme is available at the following link - https://submit.link/2mf
Women's Groups can apply for funding under both application processes.
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 Fund Guidelines 2024 available
here
For any queries, please email grants@kildarecoco.ie by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, 23 February 2024