MAYO, SLIGO & LEITRIM ETB’S COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMME
Community Education refers to adult education and learning, generally outside the formal education sector. It aims to empower and support communities. It is firmly community-based, with local groups taking responsibility for, and playing a key role in organising courses and deciding on programme content. The scheme enables Community group and Organisations to provide community education at minimal or no cost.
The purpose and aims of the programme are:
- To promote and support community education initiatives in local community settings. It aims to create opportunities for people to identify their learning needs, learn in their own communities and progress further in their learning.
- To support community education providers to organise and deliver low-cost, locally-based educational opportunities for groups of people who do not usually avail of such opportunities
- To promote and support the development of new community education groups and activities in Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim.
- To support the community education sector through the provision of training and information-sharing opportunities
- To gather qualitative and quantitative data on community education activity in Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim.
- To encourage adults with few/no qualifications to take part in educational activities, in order to build their confidence as individuals and to help in the development of their community.
Closing date for receipt of completed application is Friday 12th December 2025
Application Guidelines: Community Education Funding Guidelines 2026
As Gaeilge: Treoirlínte d’Iarratasóirí maidir leis an Scéim Oideachas Pobail
Application Form: Community Education Scheme 2026 Application Form
As Gaeilge: Scéim Oideachais Phobail 2026 Foirm Iarratais