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Cl\u00e1r Funding Scheme 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n CL\u00c1R (Ceantair Laga \u00c1rd-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. The funding works in conjunction with local\/Agency and other Departmental funding programmes and on the basis of locally identified priorities.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n CL\u00c1R Programme for 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n There is a 10% increase in funding, bringing the allocation for 2021 to \u20ac5.5 million. The 2021 CL\u00c1R programme will be delivered through four separate Measures as follows:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Measure 1:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Support for Schools\/Community Safety Measure<\/p>\n Measure 2:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Outdoor Community Recreation Facilities<\/p>\n Measure 3:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Community Wellbeing Measure<\/p>\n <\/p>\n CL\u00c1R Innovation Measure: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Funding for innovative or pilot projects that address specific challenges faced by communities in CL\u00c1R areas.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Up to 90% funding available<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Types of Intervention eligible:<\/strong><\/p>\n Amber Safety Lights, Child Safety Lights, Speed Safety Lights, Pedestrian Crossings, Access footpaths, Bus Shelters, Car Parking Facilities, Public Lighting, COVID-19 Safety related projects<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Grant Range \u20ac5,000 up to \u20ac50,000<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Up to 90% funding available<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Types of Intervention eligible (this is not an exhaustive list):<\/strong><\/p>\n Outdoor Cinema Screen, Bandstand\/Amphitheatre, Outdoor Drinking Water Fountain, Covered Seating & Picnic Benches, Associated Landscaping & Path Widening, Playgrounds\/MUGAs (new or upgrades), Skateboard Parks, Exercise Class Space, Public Toilets & Bins, Car & Bike Parking<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Grant Range \u20ac 5,000 to \u20ac 50,000<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Up to 90% funding available<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Types of Intervention eligible (this is not an exhaustive list):<\/strong><\/p>\n Groundworks, Footpaths, Raised Beds, Native pollinator plants, Sensory planting and equipment, Polytunnels, Sheds, Rainwater harvesting tanks, Fencing, Gates, Tools as appropriate, Benches, Picnic tables, Shelters and Outdoor pizza ovens\/BBQ areas<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Grant Range \u20ac 5,000 to \u20ac 50,000<\/p>\n Measure 1:<\/strong><\/p>\n https:\/\/documents.monaghancoco.ie\/forms\/Measure1<\/a><\/p>\n Measure 2:<\/strong><\/p>\n https:\/\/documents.monaghancoco.ie\/forms\/Measure2<\/a><\/p>\n Measure 3a:<\/strong><\/p>\n https:\/\/documents.monaghancoco.ie\/forms\/Measure3a<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Any group applying will have plenty to occupy their time between now and then in preparing their application. It will be an online application process only. Closing date for applications to Monaghan County Council is Monday 26th<\/sup> April at 5pm.<\/p>\n Guidelines<\/strong><\/p>\n CL\u00c1R 2021 Guidelines Measures 1, 2 & 3(a) (MS Word)<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n CL\u00c1R map showing the eligible areas for County Monaghan<\/strong><\/p>\n CLAR Map (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Completed Applications for Measures 1, 2 and 3(a) must be submitted to Monaghan County Council on-line only. <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n There will be a save option which will allow forms to be partially completed and returned to later.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Closing date <\/u><\/strong>for receipt of COMPLETED applications to Monaghan County Council is 5.00pm on Monday 26th<\/sup> April 2021.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n To assist groups providing mobility and cancer care transport services to people living in CL\u00c1R areas.<\/p>\n Measure 3(b) Application Form (MS Word)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Measure 3(b) Scheme Outline (MS Word)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Funding under this new measure will be targeted at piloting new ideas which address specific challenges faced by communities in CL\u00c1R areas, including rural isolation, population change, social disadvantage and marginalisation.<\/p>\n CL\u00c1R Innovation Measure Expression Of Interest (MS Word)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n
Measure 1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Support for Schools\/Community Safety Measures <\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Measure 2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Community Recreation Areas <\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Measure 3(a): \u00a0\u00a0 Community Gardens and Allotments<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Applications are being accepted only though the online application process here:<\/h3>\n
Measure 3(b) \u2013 Mobility & Cancer Care Transport<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n
CL\u00c1R Innovation Measure (New measure for 2021)<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n