Social Enterprise & Community Projects
Social Enterprise & Community Project Funding Call
Funding available for community facilities & infrastructure
| Call Title | Maximum Grant Rate | Total Budget Available | Maximum grant amount per project/applicant | Minimum grant amount per application | Deadline date for Applications |
| Social Enterprise & Community Project Funding | Up to 75% | €204,493 | €40,000 | €5,000 | Open Call until such time as the funding has been allocated |
This funding is aimed at social enterprises and community based projects that seek to address emerging challenges as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic, promoting greater social inclusion. This call is in line with the European Union Recovery Instrument Funding Guidelines which states that the funding is to develop projects and enhance collaboration within communities.
*Projects must demonstrate that they have a positive impact on the environment/climate change.
How to Apply
The submission of an Expression of Interest Form is the first step in applying for LEADER Funding. It is your opportunity for your proposed project to be presented to the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) who will determine if your project is eligible for funding and if you can advance to the next stage of the Application Process. Please ensure that you read the details set out above. Once you submit your fully complete Expression of Interest Form Leitrim Development Company will contact you to outline if your proposed project is eligible for funding or not and if you can proceed to full Application.
Alternatively, if you wish to download a word version of the Expression of Interest please click here.
Some Sample Projects
Newbridge School House
Promoter:
Newbridge School House Development Group
Support Provided:
LEADER Community Funding
Grant Awarded:
€20,258.59
Percentage:
75%
Ballinaglera Playground
Promoter:
Ballinaglera GAA
Support Provided:
LEADER Community Funding
Grant Awarded:
€14,537.52
Percentage:
75%
Accessible Angling for People with Disabilities
Promoter:
Rinn-Shannon & District Angling Club
Support Provided:
LEADER Tourism Funding
Grant Awarded:
€20,392.13
Percentage:
75%
-Equipment Eslin Community Centre
Promoter:
Eslin Community Association
Support Provided:
LEADER Community Funding
Grant Awarded:
€7,120.75
Percentage:
75%
-Gorvagh Community Centre
Promoter:
Gorvagh Community Centre Committee
Support Provided:
LEADER Community Funding
Grant Awarded:
€19,954.93
Percentage:
75%
-Leitrim Sub Aqua Club Search & Recovery Project
Promoter:
Leitrim Sub Aqua Club
Support Provided:
LEADER Community Funding
Grant Awarded:
€28,134.67
Percentage:
75%
