Community Recognition Fund 2024

County Longford community and voluntary groups can now apply

The Community Recognition Fund 2024 supports the development of community infrastructure and facilities. It is in recognition of the contribution made by communities in welcoming and hosting significant numbers of arrivals from Ukraine and other countries. 

The funding is for capital-type projects in communities, towns and villages hosting the beneficiaries of temporary protection and/or international protection applicants. This is the second window for applications to the Community Recognition Fund 2024.

The Community Recognition Fund is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development. This fund is coordinated by the Longford County Council Integration Team. 

Community Recognition Fund 2024 Criteria 

Projects to be funded will be capital in nature, and deliver medium-to-long-term benefits for the communities in which they are located. They must also be capable of being delivered over the course of 2025 and 2026. A minimum spend of 50% of the allocation must be incurred in 2025. Eligible projects will receive funding for capital costs, but not for any ongoing operational or running costs.

The minimum level of funding for an individual project is €50,000 with a maximum of €500,000. Smaller projects cannot be artificially combined to meet the minimum threshold of €50,000. While the 2023 scheme provided funding for small-scale investment in clubs and communities (for example, for small-scale equipment), the focus of the 2024 scheme is on projects of greater scale and impact.

How to apply 

The selection of projects will be through a competitive process and local groups are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) form.

Please note applications from areas with relatively high numbers of new arrivals with be prioritised for funding subject to appropriate projects being put forward.

The final application window is now open.

Closing date for completed Expression of Interest (EOI) is Friday, 10 January 2025.

Further information

For further information, read the Scheme Outline.

Any queries about the Community Recognition Fund can be emailed to communityfund@longfordcoco.ie.