Clár Funding Scheme 2021
CLÁR is a targeted investment programme for rural areas that aims to provide funding for small infrastructural projects in areas that experience disadvantage at Schools /Community Facilities.
CLÁR 2021 includes a new Innovation Measure targeted at piloting new ideas which address challenges faced by communities in CLÁR areas.
Measures 1, 2 and 3(a) will be managed by Cavan County Council, and Measure 3 (b) and the Innovation Measure will be managed directly by the Department of Rural and Community Development.
Measures funded under 2021 CLÁR Funding Scheme
Measure 1: Support for Schools/Community Safety measures
Measure 2: Outdoor Community Recreation Facilities
Measure 3: Community Wellbeing Supports:
(a) - Community Gardens and Allotments
(b) - Mobility and Cancer Care Transport
CLÁR Innovation Measure: Funding for innovative or pilot projects that address specific challenges faced by communities in CLÁR areas.
Measure 1 - Support for Schools/Community Safety Measures
Eligible Interventions:
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Pedestrian Crossings
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Access footpaths
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Car Parking Facilities
Rate of Aid, Measure 1
Grant range varies up to maximum of € 50,000
Measure 2 - Outdoor Community Recreation Facilities
Examples of Eligible Interventions (this list is not exhaustive)
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Playgrounds
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MUGAs
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Amenities for teenagers/young adults
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Outdoor Cinema Screen
Rate of Aid, Measure 2
Up to 90% funding available, Grant Range € 5,000 to € 50,000
Measure 3(a) - Community Garden and Allotments
This measure supports publicly accessible community gardens, allotments and sensory gardens.
Rate of Aid, Measure 3(a)
Up to 90% funding available, Grant Range € 5,000 to € 50,000
Measure 3(b) Mobility and Cancer Care Transport*
*Managed directly by the Department of Rural & Community Development, Rural Schemes, Government Offices, Ballina, Co Mayo F26 E8N6. Phone: 076 1064900
CLÁR Innovation Measure*
*Managed directly by the Department of Rural and Community Development.
This Measure seeks to support fresh ideas and new ways of working that might not otherwise be identified or supported.
The Measure is looking to assist projects that:
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demonstrate new ways of working that help deliver outcomes for the area/community; and/or
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encourage cross-organisational or cross-community working; and/or
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considers the use of new and emerging technologies, tools or methodologies in relation to the delivery of services; and/or
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implement approaches and ideas that can be spread elsewhere.
Application Process
Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to be submitted directly to the Department of Rural & Community Development, Rural Schemes, Government Offices, Ballina, Co Mayo F26 E8N6. Phone: 076 106 4900
Rate of Aid, Innovation Measure
Up to 90% funding available, Grant Range € 5,000 to € 50,000
How to apply (Measures 1, 2, and 3a)
Completed Applications for Measures 1, 2 and 3(a) should be marked 'Clár application' and returned by post to:
Mr John Donohoe,
Community, Enterprise and Tourism Section,
Cavan County Council,
Johnston Centre,
Farnham Street,
Cavan.
or by email to ttierney@cavancoco.ie
Closing date for receipt of applications by Cavan County Council is 5pm, Friday 23rd April 2021.
Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.