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CLÁR

CLÁR

CLÁR Funding Scheme 2025

CLÁR 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 population decline.

Measure 1 will be managed by Cavan County Council and Measure 2 will be managed directly by the Department of Rural and Community Development (DRCD).

The measures being funded under 2025 CLÁR Funding Scheme are:

  • Measure 1: Developing Community Facilities and Amenities (Apply to Cavan County Council)  Submit your application in a word document to clar@cavancoco.ie
  • Measure 2: Mobility, Cancer Care, Community First Responder and Meals on Wheels Transport (Apply directly to DRCD)

Measure 1: Developing Community Facilities and Amenities

Examples of Eligible Interventions:

  • Small scale renovation works to community facilities which are open to the wider community
  • Multi-Use Gaming Areas (MUGAs)/Astro-Turf facilities including upgrades
  • Playgrounds/skateboard parks/pump tracks/cycling tracks
  • Walking/Running/Athletics tracks
  • Handball Alleys/Tennis Courts/Basketball Courts/Cricket Grounds
  • Community Gyms/Community Cinemas
  • Sensory Gardens/Community Gardens/Allotments
  • Access to unique local heritage sites/areas of natural beauty
  • Outdoor Bowling Areas/Outdoor Toilet Facilities/Car Parking
  • Solar Bins
  • Biodiversity Planting
  • Improving access to sports grounds e.g. Development/upgrade of spectator stands at local sports grounds with a particular focus on improving access for people of all abilities and ages.

Grant Funding and Rate of Aid:

A minimum grant of €5,000 and maximum grant of €65,000 will apply to this measure.

To facilitate projects of a slightly greater scale, each local authority can submit 2 applications seeking grant funding of up to €100,000. This means that each local authority can submit the following:

  • 13 applications seeking funding of between €5,000 and €65,000
  • 2 applications seeking funding of between €5,000 and €100,000

Measure 2: Mobility, Cancer Care, Community First Responder and Meals on Wheels Transport

Measure 2 will be administered directly by the Department of Rural & Community Development (DRCD). Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to be submitted directly to DRCD.

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Areas Eligible for CLÁR Funding

Please note, areas shaded in white in the map below are not eligible for CLÁR funding.

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How to apply

Eligible groups can access the application forms and scheme guidelines at the links below:

Please direct any queries to Deborah Leahy on 049 437 8587 or by email to clar@cavancoco.ie

Completed applications and quotations for Measure 1 should be returned to clar@cavancoco.ie.

Closing date for receipt of applications by Cavan County Council is 5pm, Friday 16th May 2025

Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.

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