Funding boost for clubs and community organisations across Waterford
More than €153,000 allocated to 164 organisations under Local Enhancement Programme.
Over 160 clubs and community organisations across Waterford have received a funding boost totalling more than €153,000 under the government-supported Local Enhancement Programme.
Details of the successful projects in County Waterford were announced during the week by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys - click here for full list of projects.
The Local Enhancement Programme 2024 was launched last December with funding of €6 million available, including €1 million in funding ring-fenced specifically to support Women’s Groups.
The funding will provide capital supports essential for the many small community groups and organisations in Waterford and across the country, particularly those who serve disadvantaged areas in rural and urban areas.
The Department of Rural and Community Development’s Local Enhancement Programme 2024 is administered by Local Community Development Committees, with support from the Local Authority, in each area.
Announcing the successful projects for Co. Waterford, Minister Humphreys said: "The Local Enhancement Programme is about giving a helping hand to our local groups and clubs, who are the building blocks of Irish community life. I want to congratulate the successful applicants and to thank them for the vital work they do in providing services in their local communities. These grants will help thousands of community organisations, clubs, men’s and women’s sheds, youth centres and parish halls, to continue to provide their valuable services to the people in their areas."
A spokesperson for Waterford City and County Council said it will be in contact with recipients of the LEP 2024 General Fund in the coming weeks. Also, recipients of the Women’s Groups Fund strand will be announced in due course.