Community groups in rural areas urged to seek funding2022 Clar programme open for applicationsCommunity groups are being encouraged to apply for funding under the 2022 CLÁR Programme, which opened today. The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, formally launched the programme today with a pot of €7M available. CLÁR provides funding for small scale infrastructural projects in rural areas that have experienced significant levels of population decline. Community groups are encouraged to consider applying for funding for projects such as the provision of youth hubs, multi-use gaming areas (MUGAs), skateboard parks, playgrounds, handball alleys, community cinemas and gyms and much more. “The funding is for the development of local facilities and amenities in rural areas," he said.

Source: Irish Independent February 25, 2022 10:43 UTC