Social Inclusion Funding
Sustainable Inclusive Communities
Funding will improve access to services and community activities for hard to reach and disadvantaged/isolated community members. “Hard to Reach” groups includes young people, older people, people with disabilities, people living alone and those in isolated areas, migrants, new communities, travellers, unemployed people, children, women, isolated rural men.
Support is available for capital investment for hard to reach groups which will enable them to fully participate in their local community. Priority will be given to innovative projects which target hard to reach groups and projects which will be sustainable and well used in the future. Funding will be focused on projects that meet the needs of the most disadvantaged groups and geographical areas. A training budget is also available that engages young people and other hard to reach groups across County Leitrim.
The following Calls for Expression of Interest is now open;
| Objective | Calls for Expression of Interest | Expected Outcomes | Total Budget for this Call | Activation Date | Deadline Date |
| Social Inclusion Capacity Building | Social Inclusion Training Supports Programmes | 5 Existing Services 15 Projects Funded 14 Target Groups | €300,000 | Currently Open | Ongoing until budget is allocated |
Please note that all funding for Social Inclusion Capital projects has been allocated, however there is support available for training/capacity building.
How to Apply for Social Inclusion Funding?
The submission of an Expression of Interest Form is the first step in applying for LEADER Funding. It is your opportunity to present your proposed project to the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) who will determine if your project is eligible for funding and if you can advance to the next stage of the Application Process. Please ensure that you read the Information Booklet in full which gives an overview of the LEADER Programme in County Leitrim. It will also give you information on who can apply, the types of projects which are eligible for funding and the rates of funding available. Once you submit your fully complete Expression of Interest Form Leitrim Development Company will contact you to outline if your proposed project is eligible for funding or not and if you can proceed to full Application.
LEADER Information Booklet & Expression of Interest Form
Some Sample Projects
Community/Scout Facility at Ballinamore
Promoter:
Ballinamore Area Community Council Limited
Support Provided:
LEADER Community Funding
Grant Awarded:
€181,704.44
Percentage:
75%
The Sensory Garden
Promoter:
Carrick-on-Shannon Heritage Group Limited
Support Provided:
LEADER Community Funding
Grant Awarded:
€92,696.25
Percentage:
75%
Bredagh Old School Community Facility
Promoter:
Bredagh Old School Restoration Committee
Support Provided:
LEADER Community Funding
Grant Awarded:
€113,178.16
Percentage:
75%
Accessible Angling for People with Disabilities
Promoter:
Rinn-Shannon & District Angling Club
Support Provided:
LEADER Tourism Funding
Grant Awarded:
€20,392.13
Percentage:
75%
Drumshanbo Youth Café
Promoter:
North Connaught Youth and Community Services (NCYCS)
Support Provided:
LEADER Community Funding
Grant Awarded:
€111,783.45
Percentage:
75%
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