Waterford City and County Council extends Local Enhancement Programme 2025 deadline
Waterford Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) and Waterford City and County Council are inviting applications for the Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) 2025. The call opened on the 2nd January and the closing date has been extended to 4.00pm Friday, 14th February 2025.
Funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and administered by Waterford LCDC through Waterford City and County Council, the Local Enhancement Programme is designed to improve and enhance community facilities for all, especially in disadvantaged areas and supports projects that align with Waterford’s Local Economic & Community Plans (LECP).
A total fund of €219,286 is available under 2 categories: Capital Fund (€187,960) and Current Fund (€31,326).
The Capital fund aims to support community groups and clubs, with minor capital works and improvements to their facilities such as carrying out necessary repairs and improvements to facilities, energy efficiency works, improved disability access and the purchase of equipment for community use.
The Current Fund supports non-pay running costs, such as energy or operational costs, e.g. rental/lease costs, utility bills, electricity bills, insurance, refuse costs, audit and accountancy fees, etc.
Closing date for applications to the Local Enhancement Programme is 4pm Friday, February 14th.
Further details and how to apply can be found at www.waterfordcouncil.ie.