Over €2 million allocated under Community Recognition Fund

Funding of €2,204,319 has been allocated to Leitrim County Council under the Community Recognition Fund announced this week.

This major initiative, the first of its kind, is designed to specifically support communities across the country that have welcomed and are hosting families and citizens from Ukraine and other countries.

Among the projects that will be supported under the fund are:

- 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.

The €50 million has been allocated across all local authorities based on the number of new arrivals located there.

The funding will be drawn down over 2023 and 2024.

Projects will be delivered by the local authorities in conjunction with community organisations. The Fund aims to support the development of facilities that will be used in the future by all members of the community.

Other allocations are as follows:

Cavan County Council - €1,191,206;

Donegal County Council - €3,114,395;

Longford County Council - €653,453;

Roscommon County Council - €689,057;

Sligo County Council - €1,424,596.