Community Facilities Enhancement - Targeted Call for Funding

Written By Orla O' Halloran

2023-2027 LEADER Programme

Dublin Rural LEADER is pleased to announce a Targeted Call for Funding to support community-led projects that respond to identified gaps in rural infrastructure, services, and community amenities across the Dublin Rural LEADER operational area.

⚡ 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 us for a form.

  • Contact us: For queries or submissions, email rdinfo@fingalleaderpartnership.ie

📅 Book a Meeting

·        Not sure where to start? Book a project meeting with us 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 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.

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Orla O' Halloran
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