Longford to benefit from Community Recognition Fund
Communities which have welcomed people from Ukraine and other countries in county Longford will receive funding of €653,453 for development projects.
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys and Minister of State Joe O’Brien, set out the details of the €50 million Community Recognition Fund on Tuesday (January 24).
Among the projects that will be supported under the fund include:
-The refurbishment of local sports clubs and facilities
-The upgrade of community facilities such as play areas, walkways, parks and community gardens
-The purchase of equipment to benefit local clubs, festivals, music and arts organisations
-The enhancement of school or parish facilities that are open to the wider community after hours or on weekends
Transport infrastructure such as community vehicles and bus shelters
-Minister Humphreys said, “Communities the length and breadth of the country have really stepped up to the plate in recent weeks, opening their homes and facilities to people very much in need.