This new capital Fund will invest €15 million in the upgrade and refurbishment of community buildings across the country so that thousands of people of all ages can benefit.
Under the Fund groups and organisations based in both rural and urban communities can apply for grants ranging from €10,000 to €300,000.
Application forms will be available online in the coming weeks.
Announcing the new initiative, Minister Humphreys said:“If the Pandemic taught us one thing, it’s that we all have discovered the true meaning of ‘community’. That’s why I am delighted today to announce the new ‘Community Centres Investment Fund 2022′.
I am making available €15 million which will support the refurbishment and upgrade of community buildings across the country.
Cllr John Paul O’Shea said “Does your local Community Centre or Parish Hall need an upgrade or facelift? Does your local community need financial support to carry out fire safety or other necessary repair works?
Then this Fund is designed to support you. The new Fund will provide grants for small and large-scale projects and help us to provide focal points for communities as they come back together”.
Minister Humphreys will publish details on how local community groups can apply for this funding later this month.
