The 2026 Local Enhancement Programme is now closed.
Recommendations have been submitted to the Department and an announcement on successful applications will be made by Minister Calleary in June.
Successful applicants will be contacted in writing after the Minister has made the announcement.
You can view the Guidelines for the 2026 LEP below:
The Local Enhancement Programme 2026 is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht. Please see the following link to the press release announcing the Local Enhancement Programme 2026 at national level, by the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, and the Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Jerry Buttimer TD: Press release.