Ireland backs 5 400+ local projects to strengthen rural communities
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
- Stronger Rural Areas
- Connected rural areas
- Resilient rural areas
- Prosperous rural areas
Ireland’s Local Enhancement Programme 2025 supports community organisations serving disadvantaged rural and urban areas with funding for ongoing running costs and small-scale projects. Approximately 4 500 local groups will receive funding for a total of 5 400 projects.
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Under the ‘Our Rural Future’ strategy, Ireland’s national policy for rural development 2021-2025, the Local Enhancement Programme provides capital supports that are essential for many small community groups and organisations.
Community organisations receive funding for projects on digital upgrades, facility renovations, outdoor community spaces, and operational costs, thus ensuring grassroots sustainability and capacity to serve rural residents.
The Local Enhancement Programme is managed by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht.
Discover a range of examples, inspirational initiatives, and actions implemented in Ireland, which contribute to advancing the Rural Pact in the country.