From Department of Rural and Community Development Published on 28 December 2023 Last updated on 28 December 2023 New supports are a key deliverable under Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors, the National Outdoor Recreation Strategy 2023-2027 County Outdoor Recreation Plans will help guide and facilitate the future development of outdoor recreation and will support future applications for funding for outdoor…
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From Department of Rural and Community Development Published on 28 December 2023 Last updated on 28 December 2023 New supports are a key deliverable under Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors, the National Outdoor Recreation Strategy 2023-2027 County Outdoor Recreation Plans will help guide and facilitate the future development of outdoor recreation and will support future applications for funding for outdoor…
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From Department of Rural and Community Development Published on 22 December 2023 Last updated on 22 December 2023 This Bill provides for a number of amendments to the Charities Act 2009 . The Bill aims to provide greater transparency for the public in relation to finances and operations of registered charities and will introduce measures proportionate to the size and…
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From Department of Rural and Community Development Published on 13 December 2023 Last updated on 13 December 2023 Additional €4.3m funding to support community services organisations from January 2024, under the Community Services Programme (CSP) Additional €1 million approved to allow 14 new organisations join the programme 400 community organisations nationwide to benefit Minister for Community Development, Integration…
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Media Release (link below to Department website) https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/106e1-ministers-humphreys-and-obrien-announce-6-million-department-of-rural-community-development-local-enhancement-programme-2024/ Wednesday, 6th December 2023 Ministers Humphreys and Joe O’Brien announce new €6 million “Department of Rural and Community Development Local Enhancement Programme 2024” New €6 million capital fund to assist thousands of community groups across the country €1 million ring-fenced funding to support Women’s Groups Local Enhancement…
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From Department of Rural and Community Development Published on 6 December 2023 Last updated on 6 December 2023 New €6 million capital fund to assist thousands of community groups across the country €1 million ring-fenced funding to support Women’s Groups Local Enhancement Programme to focus on disadvantaged areas Supporting community groups a key focus of ‘Our Rural Future’…
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New €762,000 Fund Supports Community Climate Action in County Galway Galway County Council has announced details of a new funding scheme for communities and not-for-profit organisations interested in developing projects and initiatives focusing on addressing climate change.     €762,000 is being made available through the new Community Climate Action Fund to support communities in…
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Dear PPN Members, Please see here our PPN December Newsletter 2023: PPN December 23 Newsletter The PPN Newsletter, as always, is packed with info on funding, trainings, consultations, news, events, activities, meetings, supports and resources, that would be relevant to the Community & Voluntary, Social Inclusion, or Environment pillars of the Galway County Public Participation…
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The PPN Winter Plenary was held on 28th November in the Claregalway Hotel. PPN members heard updates from the PPN Secretariat and SPC representatives. Members approved the Workplan and Budget for 2024. Members also had the opportunity to hear from a variety of organisations. Guest speakers included Galway County Council’s Community Climate Action Officer, Denise…
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