Funding Opportunity: Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) 2026

The Local Enhancement Programme 2026 is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht. Please see the following link to the press release announcing the Local Enhancement Programme 2026 at national level, by the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, and the Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Jerry Buttimer TD: Press release

For Scheme Guidelines, online application portal, and details of an upcoming online information session hosted by Mayo PPN, please visit: https://www.mayo.ie/community/Funding/LEP2026

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 3.00pm Friday 27th February 2026.

Mayo County Council are here to assist you through this process and if you have any queries, please email [email protected] or contact the Community Department on 094-9064660 with any queries.

Mayo PPN in collaboration with the Mayo County Council are providing FREE online information sessions for PPN member groups on Wednesday the 4th of February to guide you through the online application process.
*Note* while the fund is open to all qualifying community groups, the information sessions are for PPN members only.
Scan the QR code or follow this link to register for one of the sessions: https://forms.office.com/e/geHgz9h9sQ
(You must register by 4pm on Friday 30th January 2026 to receive the link to join)