Dublin Rural LEADER Launches Targeted Call for Feasibility Studies
🌱✨ Dublin Rural LEADER Launches Targeted Call for Feasibility StudiesFunding available to explore new ideas in rural innovation!📣 Are you sitting on an idea that could transform your community, farm, or business?Dublin Rural LEADER is now inviting applications for a Targeted Call for Feasibility Studies under four key themes that support sustainable, inclusive, and forward-thinking development in rural Dublin.🔍 What’s this about?We are offering grant support up to 90% funding to a max of €30,000 to help you explore the viability of innovative projects that can make a real difference across the following themes: 🌿 1. Green EconomyFrom renewable energy to sustainable tourism, circular economy solutions, and eco-friendly products, we want to help you test ideas that support a low-carbon, climate-conscious future.💡 Explore innovative ideas like renewable energy (solar, wind, biomass), upcycling, community composting or zero-waste business models. 🚜 2. Agricultural DiversificationHave a plan to expand beyond traditional farming? This theme is for exploring new on-farm or off-farm ventures like agri-tourism, farm shops, or artisan food production.💡 Explore diversification ideas like productivity analysis, value-added food products, on-farm renewable energy, smart agri-tech, agri-tourism, regenerative farming—or other innovative approaches! 🏗️ 3. Rural InfrastructureWe’re supporting studies into the development of facilities and services that boost rural life.💡 Think shared workspaces, rural transport solutions, accessibility and inclusion, connectivity analysis, active travel solutions—or other smart ways to build rural resilience together! 🏘️ 4. Social, Community & Cooperative EnterprisesFeasibility support is available for community-led services, social enterprises and cooperatives addressing local needs and delivering real social impact.💡 Think local food networks, repair cafés, service gap mapping, community partnerships—or whatever your community needs most! What Is a Feasibility Study?A feasibility study is a structured way of evaluating whether a proposed idea or project is viable. With the benefit of expert advice, it looks at multiple factors to help you decide if the project is worth pursuing.These factors often include:
- Market research: Is there a need or demand?
- Financial planning: What are the costs and potential sources of funding?
- Technical feasibility: What infrastructure, equipment, or expertise is needed?
- Local impact: How will the project benefit the community or region?
💡 Why a Feasibility Study?A feasibility study helps you:🔎 Test your idea📊 Understand your market💰 Estimate costs and revenue🛠️ Identify potential risks📈 Plan for long-term sustainabilityWe’ll fund expert support so you can move forward with clarity and confidence. 👥 Who Can Apply?We’re looking for applications from:
- ✅ Individuals & sole traders, SMEs based in rural Dublin
- ✅ Community & voluntary groups
- ✅ Social enterprises & cooperatives
- ✅ Farm businesses
📍 You must be located within the Dublin Rural LEADER area to apply.📅 Deadline: Monday, 25th August 2025📝 How to apply:Visit 👉 our website to download the Expression of Interest form.EOI_Form_2327📩 Need help?📞 01 807 4282✉️ rdinfo@fingalleaderpartnership.ie🌟 Let’s shape the future of rural Dublin — together!This is your chance to take your vision off the back burner and bring it to life. Whether it’s greener farming, better local services, or a new business idea — start with a feasibility study, and let’s explore what’s possible.🟢 Funding is limited — get in early!