Department of Rural and Community Development Local Enhancement Programme 2025 is now open for applications.
The closing date for applications is no later than 12 noon 7th March 2025.
The Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) provides funding to support community groups across Ireland.
The LEP is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development (the Department) and administered by the Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) in each Local Authority area.
The Local Enhancement Programme will support groups, particularly in disadvantaged areas to carry out necessary repairs and improvements to their facilities, and/or to purchase equipment, such as tables and chairs, tools and signage, laptops and printers, lawnmowers, canopies and training equipment etc.
This funding will help communities, community groups and committees, allowing them to continue to provide valuable services to the people in their area, and in the process strengthen the bonds that tie communities together.
Please note that any Capital Funding awarded to groups operating out of SDCC owned buildings will be subject to Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT). 13.5% VAT will be deducted from the grant at source and any relevant RCT due.
Applications are made through the following links:
If you require further information about this fund, please contact the Community Grants Section at communitygrants@sdublincoco.ie
