Town and Village Renewal Scheme

Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2025

The Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, has announced funding of €26 million to deliver 116 projects in rural communities across Ireland under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme (TVRS).

Announcing the funding for the 116 projects, Minister Calleary said:

“I am delighted to announce the successful projects selected from applications to the 2025 Town and Village Renewal Scheme. The scheme continues to have a hugely positive impact in Ireland’s rural towns and villages and this investment will further strengthen this work.

“We will continue to roll-out significant levels of investment in rural Ireland – making our towns and villages better places to live, work, raise a family and run a business. Today’s announcement confirms our strong commitment to supporting our rural communities both economically and socially.”

This allocation relates to the Main Scheme and the Project Development Measure, which provide grants of up to €500,000 for projects that rejuvenate town centres, drive economic growth and footfall, tackle vacancy and dereliction, and develop pedestrian zones and outdoor spaces.

TVRS Main Scheme Successful Projects

TVRS Project Development Measure Successful Projects

The Town and Village Renewal Scheme (TVRS) is a key component of the Government’s Our Rural Future policy, supporting vibrant and sustainable rural communities by tackling vacancy and dereliction, improving public spaces, and promoting economic and social resilience.

2025 Measures

The 2025 Town and Village Renewal Scheme has three funding streams known as measures. They are:

TVRS Main Scheme:
Supports projects that revitalise town centres, tackle vacancy and dereliction, and enhance public spaces.
Maximum Funding: €500,000

TVRS Project Development Measure:
Funds pre-development costs such as design, planning, and feasibility to bring projects to a shovel-ready stage.
Maximum Funding: €50,000

TVRS Building or Land Acquisition Measure:
Supports the purchase of buildings or land for future regeneration projects.
Maximum Funding: €500,000 per local authority

Eligible TVRS Projects

Eligible projects may include (non-exhaustive list):

  • Redevelopment of vacant or derelict buildings for community, cultural, or enterprise use
  • Public realm improvements such as pedestrian zones, outdoor seating, and enhanced streetscapes
  • Development or refurbishment of community halls and multi-purpose spaces
  • Initiatives to boost tourism and increase footfall in town centres

How to Apply

Expressions of Interest for the 2025 scheme are now closed.
Interested community groups were asked to submit completed forms to regen@longfordcoco.ie by Friday, 18 April 2025.

Further Information

For more details, see the Scheme Outline, Our Rural Future – Rural Development Policy 2021-2025, and visit the Department of Rural and Community Development website.