CORK COUNTY COUNCIL COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME

Cork County Council is currently inviting applications from Community and Voluntary groups under the Community Enhancement Programme 2018.

 The scheme is an opportunity for community groups to access funding for capital projects to enhance facilities in disadvantaged areas or in order to kick-start, advance or complete their projects

The 2018 scheme is funded by the Department of Rural & Community Development with support from the Local Community Development Committees (LCDC) of Cork County Council.

There are two types of grants available under this Programme:

• Small scale capital grant up to a maximum of €1,000 or less
• Capital grant in excess of €1,000

Eligible Projects

Examples of eligible capital expenditure under the Programme include:

• Youth Clubs or facilities
• Sports / Recreation Facilities
• Development and Improvements to community centres and common areas
• Once off maintenance of Premises (does not include regular maintenance)
• Upgrade Community amenities/equipment
• Energy efficiency type projects
• Defibrillator

Application Forms and Guidelines

 Application Forms and guidelines are available to download from Cork County Council website www.corkcoco.ie

Applications can also be made online at www.yourcouncil.ie

Queries please contact:

Local Community Development Unit, Cork County Council on 021- 4285500 or 021-4285230 or email

communitydevelopmentunit@corkcoco.ie

Closing date for applications is 5.00pm on Monday 30th July 2018