Grant announced for Laois small businesses and groups
The grant is part of EU Just Transition fund for the Midlands
Laois groups and small businesses are being invited to apply for a community and enterprise grant.
Minister of State, Sean Fleming welcomed the launch of the Community and Enterprise Grants scheme for local Laois community groups and small-to-medium sized organisations, as part of the EU Just Transition Fund for counties in the Midlands.
“These local organisations will be able to apply for funding of up to €300,000 for projects that build on the strengths of the local area to create new job opportunities,” said Minister Fleming.
“The grant will target supports for energy and resource efficiency, building retrofits and renewable energy; recycling initiatives; projects that support digitalisation and connectivity to open up new employment options in the area and supports for new projects in the low-carbon sector,” he explained.
“The scheme will also focus on projects that support education, skills training and social inclusion and projects that contribute to nature restoration and regeneration,” said Minister Fleming.
“This Government scheme will help to encourage job creation and also contribute to positive change in the Midlands,” he continued.
“I encourage all of those community organisations or small-to-medium sized businesses in Laois, with related project ideas, to apply. It is important that there is a strong number of applications from Laois for this substantial funding opportunity,” he said.
Applications can be made through the Pobal website. The closing date is February 22, 2024.