🤝 Community Grants

Strengthen your
community

LEADER, CLÁR, and government community funds support Irish towns, villages, and community groups to deliver projects that matter locally.

1+
Active Schemes
€500k
Max LEADER Grant
75%
Max Funding Rate

Popular schemes include:

🌳 LEADER Programme 🏘️ CLÁR ⚽ Sports Capital 🏥 Social Inclusion 🚌 Rural Transport 🌊 Coastal Communities 🔆 Community Centre
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Department of Rural and Community Development (via Local Action Groups) 🤝 Community
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LEADER Rural Development Programme 2023–2027
Grants for community groups and rural businesses for projects supporting rural economic and social development — up to €200,000 per project, typically 75% funded.
Up to €200,000 per project; up to 75% of eligible costs funded
👤 Community / Non-profit
📍 Selected counties
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Tip: LEADER grants require community buy-in and often match-funding. Engage your Local Action Group early — they can advise on eligibility before you spend time on an application.

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