Over €12.5 million has been allocated to 3000 projects across the country with 146 community groups in Donegal set to benefit from a share of the money released by (CEP) the Community Enhancement Programme.
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring TD, confirmed on Friday that over €650,000 is available to projects across the County under CEP.
Some of the beneficiaries of the funding include Muff Community Development Co-op, which is set to receive over €11,000 for an upgrade to kitchen facilities.
Some of 146 beneficiaries from Donegal to receive funding.
Speaking today, Minister Ring said: “Having allocated over €12.5 million under the Community Enhancement Programme in 2018, I am delighted to be able to announce the more than 3,000 projects which are set to benefit from it.
“A relatively small amount of money can go a long way and this investment will greatly benefit local community projects throughout the country.
“Typical enhancements under the Programme could include the renovation of community centres and community amenities, improvements to town parks and common areas and spaces and the purchase of equipment which is used to benefit the community.
“The Programme has also supported energy efficient upgrades, developing community gardens, provision of defibrillators, CCTV, and sports and IT equipment.
“The funding has been allocated in a way that means that those communities who need it most, whether in cities, towns or rural areas, will benefit.”
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