KERRY County Council has announced the opening of the applications process for the annual community support fund which is offering a total of €750,000 in funding to community and voluntary groups around the county.
The fund, now in its second year, aims to recognise the valuable contribution such groups and organisations make by providing financial assistance to suitable projects and initiatives.
“The contribution by groups and associations enhances in a significant and meaningful way the quality of services available, the appearance of our towns, villages and landscapes, the vitality and energy of communities and the overall attractiveness of Kerry as both a destination and a place to live,” said committee chairman Cllr Jimmy Moloney.
Kerry County Council chief executive, Moira Murrell, said with Leader funding coming on stream later this year, there will be further potential for investment in communities and the opportunity for the co‐funding of projects by Leader and the council with the support and co‐operation of the local development companies.”
The community social fund is broadly classified under two areas.: the first is building sustainable communities and quality of life and the second is community based economic development and job creation.
Application forms and further details will be available from this Wednesday from the Community Department in Kerry County Council. The closing date for receipt of applications is April 14.
