***UPDATE: Closing date for applications has been extended by one week to 3pm on Thursday 5th September***
Minister Humphreys announces €20 million Community Centre Investment Fund
- Grants of up to €100,000 available to upgrade existing Community Centres
- Wide range of works eligible for funding including Refurbishment of Kitchens & Toilets, Upgrades to Windows & Doors, Energy Efficiency Upgrades & Improving access for people with disabilities
- Online Registration Portal now Open at this webpage
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today announced €20 million in funding to support the upgrade and refurbishment of community centres across the country.
Under the Community Centres Investment Fund 2024, community organisations will be supported with grants of between €10,000 – €100,000 to develop and enhance their existing community facilities.
All applicants must register as ‘users’ on the online portal here in advance of the application process which will open on 29th July 2024. Groups that applied for this fund previously will not need to register again but should check that their details are still correct.
Groups are strongly advised to get their application and paperwork ready in advance of the application process opening on 29th July.
The closing date for applications will be 29th August 2024.
There will be a number of online information events to assist potential applicants, the first of which will take place on Tuesday 25th June.
For more information about the scheme and to apply for funding, visit: gov – Community Centres Investment Fund (www.gov.ie)