€3,285,878 allocated to Mayo under Transitional LEADER Programme

A SUM of €3,285,878 has been allocated to Mayo under the Transitional LEADER Programme for the period 2021-2022, Deputy Michael Ring has confirmed this morning.

Deputy Ring stated: “This is an important component of Our Rural Future - the government’s five-year strategy for rural Ireland.

“The LEADER Programme has always been about a ground up, community led approach. This funding will support locally-led projects which focus on many of the key themes of Our Rural Future such as building capacity and empowering local communities, embracing opportunities in the green economy, supporting remote working and the digital transformation, developing our outdoor amenities and creating jobs in rural areas.”

He added: “The new programme is now open for applications and I would encourage communities and local enterprises who wish to avail of funding to make contact with their local development company to discuss their plans.”

Deputy Alan Dillon also encouraged communities and local enterprises to contact their local development company to progress their plans.

He commented: “If the pandemic has taught us anything it is to think outside the box so if you have an innovative idea that can make a real difference in your community then pick up the phone and contact your local LEADER Company today.”

Local groups can apply for funding immediately.

The contact details are: South West Mayo Development Co., 098 41950 or info@southmayo.com;

Mayo North East Leader Partnership, 094 9256745 or info@mayonortheast.com;

Comhar na nOileán Teoranta, 099 75096 or fios@oileain.ie;

Moy Valley Resources Ltd., 096 70905 or leader@moyvalley.ie;

IRD Kiltimagh Ltd, 094 9381494 or reception@ird-kiltimagh.ie.