Targeted Call for Projects - Digital Optimisation

📢 Targeted Call for Projects – Dublin Rural LEADER Programme (2023-2027)

Dublin Rural LEADER invites community groups, social enterprises, farm businesses, and rural tourism businesses to apply for funding for projects aimed at advancing digitalisation in rural areas.📌 Purpose of the Call:A call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to fund projects that enhance digital skills, IT infrastructure, and connectivity to benefit community groups and rural businesses, or projects embracing the Smart Village concept.

• Theme: Rural Infrastructure and Social Inclusion
• Sub-Theme: Optimising Digital Connectivity
• Local Objective: Support digital skills development, IT infrastructure enhancement, and connectivity projects.

💰 Funding Details:

• Total Budget Available: €100,000
• Individual Project Funding: €1,500 - €10,000
• Grant Aid Rate:
  • Up to 75% for Capital Projects
  • Up to 100% for Training Projects

🗓 Important Dates:

• Call Opens: November 8^th, 2024
• Deadline for EOIs: 4 pm, December 3^rd, 2024
• EOI Assessment & Notification: December 4th – December 20^th, 2024

🌍 Who Can Apply?

Community groups, social enterprises, farm businesses, and rural tourism businesses within the LEADER Operational Area are eligible. Please check our website to confirm if your area is covered: Funding Areas Eligible Projects Include:

• Website Creation & Maintenance Training
• IT Equipment Purchases
• Training on Digital Platforms (minimum 10 people to be trained per project)

🌍 How to Apply

📌 Download an Expression of Interest form here: Expression of Interest Form 2023 - 2027_Targeted Call.📧 Contact us: For questions, more details or to submit your Expression of Interest form, email us at: rdinfo@fingalleaderpartnership.ie🌟 Join us in fostering a digitally inclusive rural area!