Economic Development, Rural Regeneration and EU Affairs

Information on funding schemes in relation to Economic Development, Rural Regeneration & EU Affairs.

2025 CLÁR Scheme

CLÁR (Ceantair Laga Árd-Riachtanais) is a targeted investment programme for rural areas that aims to provide funding for small infrastructural projects in rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population.

2025 CLÁR Scheme is now open for Applications

Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2025

The Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2025 is designed to support the revitalisation of rural Ireland by focusing on stimulating town centre economic and social regeneration.

Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2025 is now open for expression of interest.

Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS)

The Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme provides funding for the development of new and existing outdoor recreational infrastructure in rural areas.

This scheme is now closed for 2025 applications