Pictured left to right: Angela Fahey (TFI LLM Customer Engagement Officer), Sarah Togher (TFI LLM Manager), Deirdre Finnerty (Head of Community Engagement Mayo County Council and Local Link Chairperson), Councillor Jarlath Munnelly (Local Link Director), and Donal Newcombe (Healthy Mayo County Coordinator).

Isolated Mayo communities to benefit from transport grant scheme

Published: Thu 14 May 2026, 12:27 PM

The Sláintecare Healthy Communities Programme is delighted to announce the launch of the Once-Off Transport Grant Scheme for 2026, in partnership with TFI Local Link Mayo. This unique funding scheme of €25,000 is designed to break down transport barriers and improve access to vital health and wellbeing services for communities experiencing higher levels of deprivation and social isolation across Mayo.

Targeting designated areas such as Erris, Achill, and Northwest Mayo, the scheme will support once-off or time-limited transport for individuals and groups participating in physical activity programmes, social prescribing, mental wellbeing initiatives, and activities aimed at fostering social inclusion.

The scheme prioritises older adults at risk of isolation, individuals with chronic conditions, low-income households, and those living in remote rural areas without alternative transport options. Eligible groups can apply for transport funding for trips that directly contribute to the objectives of the Sláintecare Healthy Communities Programme.

Further information is available here and the application form is available here.