Local Funding Available

During the period 2001-2006, Longford Community Resources Ltd. has grant aided over 260 projects under the LEADER + and National rural Development (Tourism) Programmes. Due to a number of projects being undertaken at a smaller scale or deciding not to proceed,

€120,000 of LEADER + funding has become available.
Eligible projects under the LEADER + Programme include community based initiatives which are funded at the rate of 50% in the areas of:

• Enhancement of local amenities
• Developing walkways/tourism amenities
• Refurbishment of community centres
• Environmental projects
• Innovative community projects

For further information, please contact Longford Community Resources Ltd's LEADER + Project Development Team at (043) 45555

Security Alarm Funding

Community Groups in Longford which work with older people are now being invited to apply for funding which will allow them to provide security systems in the homes of older people.

The Community Support for Older People scheme aims to improve security by providing windows locks, door locks, door chains, security lighting, smoke alarms as well as socially monitored alarm systems.

Applications are being invited from voluntary and community based organisations which work or provide support to older people. For an Application Form and Guidelines on the above contact the Dept. of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs at 01-6473236
 

St. Stephen's Green Trust Grant Schemes

General Grant Scheme

1. Vunerable Children & Young People
2. Those Affected by Homelessness
3. Offenders
4. Refugees & Asylum Seekers & Migrant Workers
5. Travellers
6. Evangelisation & Lay Formation
7. Those Affected by Autistic Spectrum Disorders
8. Those Affected by Hearing Impairment
9. Palliative Care
10. Community Developement & Relief of Poverty

The Trust meets Four times a Year and Grants of up to Euro 15,000 are available .
For more Information go to : www.ssgt.ie