CLÁR FUNDING SCHEME 2023

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The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD has launched the 2023 CLÁR Scheme.  CLÁR (Ceantair Laga Árd-Riachtanais) 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 de-population.

CLÁR Programme for 2023

The 2023 CLÁR programme will be delivered through three separate Measures as follows:

Measure 1:                         Developing Community Facilities & Amenities

Measure 2:                         Mobility, Cancer Care and Community First Responders

Measure 3:                         ‘Our Islands’

CLÁR Map – Monaghan

CLÁR List Of DED’s

Measure 1           Developing Community Facilities & Amenities

The maximum level of funding for any individual project is €50,000 and grant-funding is at a rate of 90% of total project costs.

Types of Intervention eligible (this is not an exhaustive list):

  • Small scale renovation works to community centres
  • Multi-Use Games 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
  • Improving access at 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 Range €5,000 up to €50,000

Please contact Aisling Kierans, Community Development Section or your local Municipal District Office to discuss potential projects for submission to this scheme as early as possible:

  • Aisling Kierans, Community Development – 047 73707
  • Ballybay/Clones Municipal District Office – 047 51018
  • Carrickmacross/Castleblayney Municipal District Office – 042 9661236
  • Monaghan Municipal District Office – 047 73777

Measure 1 Scheme Outline

Measure 1 Application Form

Completed Expression of Interest for Measure 1 must be submitted in WORD format directly to Monaghan County Council by email, to clar@monaghancoco.ie   

Closing date for receipt of applications to Monaghan County Council is 4.00 p.m. on Monday 8th May 2023.

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

 

Measure 2       Mobility, Cancer Care and Community First Responders

This scheme will cover costs of a vehicle and/or the fit out of a vehicle where necessary.  The Department encourages the purchase of hybrid/electric vehicles where possible.

Between 80% and 90% funding available

Measure 2 Scheme Outline

Measure 2 Application Form

Completed applications for Measure 2 should be emailed directly to the Department of Rural & Community Development at clar@drcd.gov.ie by Friday 12th May 2023.

 

Measure 3       ‘Our Islands’

  1. Island Community Transport – this measure will cover the cost of:
  • the purchase of hybrid/electric vehicles (and fit out, where necessary)
  • PV solar panels to be erected on community facilities which are generating electricity for a connected electric vehicle charging point. This must be in tandem with the purchase of a hybrid/electric vehicle.

2. Island Community Amenities – This Measure will consider supports for the enhancement of existing and/or the development of new accessible community amenities.

Up to 90% funding available

Measure 3 Scheme Outline

Measure 3 Application Form

Completed applications for Measure 3 should be emailed directly to the Department of Rural & Community Development at clar@drcd.gov.ie by Tuesday 6th June 2023.

Application forms and guidelines are available on Monaghan County Council’s website at  https://monaghan.ie/communitydevelopment/category/grantsfunding-schemes/