Tipperary community groups urged to apply for support under the Local Enhancement Scheme

Cllr Annemarie Ryan has reminded people in Tipperary involved in not for profit groups that there is support available uner the Local Enhancement Scheme which is now open.

"This is an opportunity for not for profit community groups to avail of grants between 500 to 2000 euros.

This scheme supports community groups to purchase equipment, carry out repairs and improvements." said Cllr Ryan.

You must be registered with the PPN Tipperary

Click on the link:

https://www.tipperarycoco.ie/.../local-enhancement...

Costs eligible for Funding

The following provides a non-exhaustive list of projects that could receive capital funding under the programme:

 Development/renovation of community centres

 Accessibility improvements

 Community amenities

 Development of youth clubs or facilities

 Development of sports/recreation facilities

Improvements to town parks and common areas and spaces

 CCTV equipment

 Public realm improvements

 Streetscaping

 Development of play/recreation spaces

 Improving energy efficiency of community facilities to reduce ongoing costs

 Purchase of equipment

 Purchase of laptops, tablets

 Maintenance of premises, including painting and repairs

 Capital work to increase biodiversity, or to reduce the carbon footprint of a facility

 Cleaning

The scheme is designed to ensure local priorities are identified and met, so as to improve and enhance community facilities for all.

Target groups

This funding is targeted towards supporting communities that are impacted by disadvantage as identified in the LECP.