The current 2023-2027 LEADER funding programme in Cavan is inviting expressions of interest. There is a budget of €4.8m for County Cavan and is targeted at community groups, private individuals and new and existing businesses.
The LEADER programme has provided rural communities across the European Union with the funding to develop rural areas since 1991. The scheme is being run here by Cavan County Local Development in partnership with Cavan County Council and Cavan Local Community Development Committee.
A series of four information evenings have been planned for across the county and, for those who cannot attend in person, a zoom meeting has been organised for Wednesday, 15th May. The application system for expressions of interest won't open until after the first information evening in Kilnaleck on Tuesday, 30th April. Manager of LEADER at CCLD, Elaine Halpin. explains how it works: "You will have to email [email protected] to register to attend that zoom meeting," Elaine told Northern Sound, "All details on the info evening are on our Facebook page at Cavan County Local Development or, on our website. The expression of interest forms will be available on our website from May, 1st. They're not active until after the first information evening."
Dates and venues for Cavan LEADER information evenings are as follows:
Realtóg Centre, Kilnaleck. A82 V9W7 at 7pm on Tuesday 30 Apr 2024 or
Belturbet Town Hall (use side door) H14 VH57 at 7pm on Thursday 2 May 2024 or
St Patrick's Hall, Glangevlin N41 Y661 at 7pm on Tuesday 7 May 2024 or
St. Michael’s Hall, Cootehill. H16 EH61 at 7pm on Thursday 9 May 2024.
