On Friday 12th April, 2024, Heather Humphreys TD, Minister for Rural and Community Development launched the 2024 CLÁR Scheme. CLÁR provides funding for small scale projects in rural areas for small-scale infrastructural projects that have suffered the greatest levels of population decline.
The programme is divided into three measures, which cover the different initiatives supported by the scheme.
Application forms and scheme outline are below.
Measure 1: Developing Community Facilities & Amenities
Measure 1 supports the development of community and sports facilities, youth clubs, playgrounds, sensory gardens, walking tracks and much more.
Meath County Council are now seeking expressions of interest under Measure 1 from community groups for projects in the CLAR area.
Application forms to be submitted to the Community Section at community@meathcoco.ie
Closing Date: Friday 17th May 2024
Measure 2: Mobility, Cancer Care and Community First Responders and Meals on Wheels Transport Measure
Measure 2 supports voluntary groups that provide free transport to people receiving cancer care and other treatment as well as community First Response Support and Search and Rescue organisation. This year organisations providing a meals on wheels service are eligible to apply.
Application forms to be submitted directly to CLAR@DRCD.gov.ie
Closing Date: Wednesday 5th June 2024
Measure 3: 'Our Islands'
Measure 3 supports offshore island communities for community transport projects and amenities projects.
Application forms to be submitted directly to CLAR@DRCD.gov.ie
Closing Date: Wednesday 19th June 2024