⚡ What Can Be Funded?
- Investment in facilities, equipment, fixtures, and fittings that enable community organisations to expand or improve services and activities.
- Initiatives that improve access to services and promote inclusion for hard-to-reach groups.
- Capital projects emerging from Smart village Plans, Villages Health Check reports and Town Centre First Plans.
💰 Funding Details:
- Individual Project Funding: €50,000 – €150,000
- Projects that demonstrate additional merits can be funded up to €200,000
- Grant Aid Rate: Up to 75%
- Total Budget Available for call: €700,000
🌍 Who Can Apply:
- Community groups, youth organisations, community councils, social enterprises, sports organisations, disability organisations, charities and groups representing communities with limited access to services or transport.
- You must be located within the LEADER Operational Area.
📩 How to Apply:
- Expressions of Interest (EOI) will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Download an Expression of Interest Form here or email for a form.
- Contacts: For queries or submissions, email rdinfo@fingalleaderpartnership.ie
📅 Book a Meeting:
- Not sure where to start? Book a project meeting to discuss your project idea here.
🗓 Important Dates:
- Call Opens: 3rd March 2026
- Deadline for EOIs: 27th March 2026
- EOI Assessment & Notification: 30th March -17th April 2026
⚡ Additional Merits:
Extra consideration will be given to:
- Support hard-to-reach, new, or disadvantaged communities
- Demonstrate innovation, sustainability, and strong community benefit
- Build local capacity and engagement
This call aligns with the LEADER Local Development Strategy:
Theme 2: Rural Infrastructure and Social Inclusion
· Sub-Theme 2.1: Rural Infrastructure
· Sub-Theme 2.2: Accessible Services
Please submit your Expression of Interest by the 27thMarch 2026 deadline.