Grants

This important new programme builds on the 2023 Community Recognition Fund and is designed to enhance community buildings and services for the benefit of everyone. This is in acknowledgment of the efforts made by communities nationwide to accommodate large numbers of newcomers from Ukraine and elsewhere.

The programme’s goals and scale are distinct from other government funding initiatives aimed at addressing the public service demands brought about by these new arrivals.

• For more information, see the specific Community Grants page.
• Deadline : Wednesday, May 15th 2024 at 4:00 PM

Grants are available under the Rural Water Programme for the carrying out of improvement works to a private water supply (this means a water supply providing water intended for human consumption and domestic purposes that serves only one house). The relevant Regulations are Housing (Private Water Supply Financial Assistance) Regulations 2020 (SI No. 192 of 2020).
The key features of the scheme are:

• The grant payable for rehabilitation works is 85% of approved costs subject to a maximum of 3,000 euro.
• The grant payable for the provision of a new well is 85% of approved costs subject to a maximum of 5,000 euro, where the housing authority agrees that this is the most appropriate solution.
• In recognising the role of the grant in improving water quality, the water quality treatment element (typically filtration and Ultra Violet treatment) qualifies for 100% funding up to a maximum of 1,000 euro. This can be claimed on its own or in addition to either the grant for rehabilitation works or the grant for a new well.
• The minimum grant threshold is €750.
• Application Form
• Terms & Conditions are available here.

Waterford City & County Council is offering incentives over a three year period to attract new retail and other businesses within the core retail area of the City Centre, towns and village centre of Waterford in order to bring vibrancy and vitality to the city and town centres.

It is intended to ensure that any incoming retail or service use will respect and enhance the multifaceted character of the area and will allow and encourage a diversity of uses to increase its overall attractiveness for shopping, leisure and business purposes.

There will be a strong presumption in favour of grant-aid for higher order comparison retail outlets including fashion outlets – both multiple and independent stores, ‘lifestyle stores’, flagship stores, niche and specialist retailers such as home furnishings, beauty products, jewellery and bookshops.

Level of Support available under the Economic Incentive Scheme

*Rates Relief capped at €5,000 per annum

For more details on the scheme, please read the scheme guidelines or contact one of the Economic Development Team.

Contacts

• Waterford City Centre
  Maureen Fitzsimons: mfitzsimons@waterfordcouncil.ie – 087 7649173 / 051 849655
• Dungarvan town centre
  Bernadette Drohan – bdrohan@waterfordcouncil.ie, 087 2586597
• All other areas in Waterford
  Maureen Fitzsimons: mfitzsimons@waterfordcouncil.ie – 087 7649173 / 051 849655