Dublin City Community Enhancement Programme 2020

Round 2 – Funding for community Centres and Community Buildings Online Application Form 2020

The Department of Rural and Community Development operates a Community Enhancement Capital Grant Scheme through the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) and Dublin City Council.

In June 2020, Round 1 of the Dublin City Community Enhancement Programme 2020 was launched by the minister and was live on Dublin City Council’s website for applications from 5th to 28th August, 2020. These applications are currently going through the assessment process.

Round 2 of the Dublin City Community Enhancement Programme 2020 was announced by the minister on 10th August. This funding was made available under the Government’s 'July Stimulus Package' and is targeted at measures that stimulate local economies, while enhancing facilities in disadvantaged areas.

A total of €478,005 is available in 2020 under Round 2 for groups in Dublin city.

The LCDC, under Round 2 of the Community Enhancement Programme 2020, is now inviting applications from community or voluntary groups and not-for-profit organisations for capital funding. Applications for funding must clearly demonstrate how the funding will contribute to Goal 2 of the Dublin City Local Economic and Community Plan 2016-2021:

'Work in partnership with communities to promote social inclusion, tackle poverty and disadvantage, and promote participation, empowerment and positive social change'.

Please click here for online Application Form in English or Irish. Please remember to upload with your application all documentation required under the guidelines and terms and conditions attached above and any other supplementary documentation you think will add to your application.

The Closing Date for receipt of online applications is Friday, 13th November, 2020 @ 5pm.

If you have any queries in relation to submitting your application, please contact Joan T. 087 265 0474 or Brenda on 087 100 3449