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Publications & Funding

Explore funding opportunities and essential resources

See below for official government publications related to urban and rural regeneration initiatives, including policy documents and funding guidelines.  

Our Rural Future

Our Rural Future

Our Rural Future is Ireland’s national policy to support thriving rural communities through innovation, connectivity, and sustainable development from 2021 to 2025.

TVRS

Galway County Council Town and Village Renewal Scheme

The Galway County Council Town and Village Renewal Scheme is a government-funded initiative aimed at revitalising rural communities across County Galway.

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Publications & Funding

CLÁR (Ceantair Laga Árd-Riachtanais) is a funding scheme for small scale infrastructural projects in CLÁR areas - certain rural areas that have suffered significant levels of population decline. 

ORIS

Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme

The Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) supports the development and enhancement of outdoor recreational amenities in rural Ireland

LEader

The 2023-2027 LEADER Programme

Funding Projects for Economic Growth, Rural Infrastructure, and Climate Resilience. LEADER is a community-led approach to local development funded through Ireland's CAP Strategic Plan 2023 – 2027

Shop Front Design Guide

Shop Front Design Guide

This design guide looks at both traditional and contemporary shopfront design, their constituent parts and provides advice on principles of good design and recommendations on detailing which make a positive impact on the streetscape and appearance of our commercial centres.