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CLÁR

CLÁR

CLÁR Funding Scheme 2024

CLÁR is a targeted investment programme for rural areas that aims to provide funding for small infrastructural projects in rural areas that have experienced significant levels of population decline.

Measure 1 will be managed by Cavan County Council and Measure 2 will be managed directly by the Department of Rural and Community Development (DRCD).

The measures being funded under 2024 CLÁR Funding Scheme are:

  • Measure 1: Developing Community Facilities and Amenities (Apply to Cavan County Council)
  • Measure 2: Mobility, Cancer Care and Community First Responders Transport (Apply directly to DRCD)

 

Measure 1: Developing Community Facilities and Amenities

Examples of Eligible Interventions:

  • Small scale renovation works to community facilities which are open to the wider community
  • Multi-Use Gaming Areas (MUGAs)/Astro-Turf facilities including upgrades
  • Playgrounds/skateboard parks/pump tracks/cycling tracks
  • Walking/Running/Athletics tracks
  • Handball Alleys/Tennis Courts/Basketball Courts/Cricket Grounds
  • Community Gyms/Community Cinemas
  • Sensory Gardens/Community Gardens/Allotments
  • Access to unique local heritage sites/areas of natural beauty
  • Outdoor Bowling Areas/Outdoor Toilet Facilities/Car Parking
  • Solar Bins
  • Biodiversity Planting
  • Improving access to sports grounds e.g. Development/upgrade of spectator stands at local sports grounds with a particular focus on improving access for people of all abilities and ages.

Rate of Aid:
The maximum level of funding for any individual project is €50,000 and grant-funding is at a rate of 90% of total project costs.

Measure 2: Mobility, Cancer Care and Community First Responders Transport

Measure 2 will be administered directly by the Department of Rural & Community Development (DRCD). Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to be submitted directly to DRCD.

Rate of Aid:
Funding will be provided for up to 90% of the total cost of a hybrid/electric vehicle (including fit out), subject to a maximum grant of €50,000 for a wheelchair accessible vehicle and €100,000 for a bus. The scheme will provide up to 80% of the total cost of a petrol/diesel vehicle/fit out subject to a maximum grant of €50,000 for a wheelchair accessible vehicle and €100,000 for a bus.

Areas Eligible for CLÁR Funding

Please note, areas shaded in white in the map below are not eligible for CLÁR funding.

CLÁR regions 2024 (click map to enlarge)
CLÁR regions 2024 (click map to enlarge)

How to apply

Eligible groups can access the application forms and scheme guidelines at the links below:

Please direct any queries to Deborah Leahy on 049 437 8587 or by email. Completed applications and quotations for Measure 1 should be returned to dleahy@cavancoco.ie.

Closing date for receipt of applications by Cavan County Council is 5pm, Wednesday 29th May 2024

Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.

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