Community Recognition Fund 2024 - Round 2

Community Recognition Fund 2024 - Round 2

On 15th March 2024, Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys and Minister of State Joe O’Brien, announced details of a €50 million Community Recognition Fund. The allocation for County Cavan is €1,155,190

Under Round 1 of the scheme, a total of €570,422 was awarded to projects in County Cavan. The Community Recognition Fund 2024 aims to support the development of community infrastructure and facilities for the entire community in recognition of the contribution being made by communities across the country in welcoming and hosting significant numbers of arrivals from Ukraine and other countries.

Under Round 2 the following areas which have high levels of new arrivals are eligible for this scheme:

  • Cavan Town
  • Virginia
  • Blacklion
  • Belturbet
  • Kingscourt
  • Killinkere
  • Ballinagh
  • Mullagh
  • Crosskeys
  • Shercock
  • Ballyconnell
  • Cootehill
  • Kilnaleck
  • Mullahoran

Cavan County Council is now seeking expressions of interest for project proposals from community groups in the areas listed above.

Note: If you have already submitted an Expression of Interest under Round 1 of this scheme, it will be reviewed again in Round 2.  You do not need to resubmit it.

Minimum Grant amount €50,000

The possible types of projects that can be funded under the scheme include:

  • Development, enhancement or refurbishment of community or cultural facilities including play areas, walkways, parks, community/sensory gardens, allotments, and recreational areas.
  • Development, enhancement or refurbishment of local club and sports facilities.
  • Enhancement to school/parish facilities which are open to use by all of the community after school hours.
  • Purchase of equipment for local clubs, festivals, community events and organisations.
  • Transport infrastructure such as the purchase of community vehicles, bus shelters and attendant information boards.
  • Purchase and refurbishment of vacant or derelict buildings for community use where a clear need is identified.

How to apply

Eligible groups can apply by downloading the Expression of Interest application form for the Community Recognition Fund from the Council’s webpage at the link below:

Proposed project details within the identified areas should be submitted by post or email to: CRF@cavancoco.ie via the EOI application form by 5pm on Friday, 13th September 2024