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TWO east Clare community organi- zations have been given a financial boost to the tune of €76,000 in to- re
Scariff-based East Clare Com- munity COOP has been allocated €40,000 while, Feakle Muintir Na Tire receives almost €36,000.
The funding was announced by Minister of State and Clare TD, Tony Killeen, who received confirmation from the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs that al- most €116,000 has been allocated to County Clare under the Scheme of Grants for Locally Based Commu- nity and Voluntary Organisations.
A third grant of €40,000 has been
allocated to the Carrigaholt Commu- nity Hall and parish centre.
The Clare TD said that three sepa- rate groups would receive funding allowing for the refurbishment of premises and purchase of equip- ment, as well as training, education and research activities.
“These necessary funds important- ly recognise the voluntary effort of local community groups throughout Clare. The programme of grants for these locally-based community and voluntary organisations provides such groups with a valuable source of funding and allows them to under- take important projects in their com- munities,” Minister Killeen said.
He added that he looked forward to seeing the grant money put to good
use to serve needs in the commu- nity.
Welcoming the announcement, councillor Pat Hayes said, “The fund- ing allocated to Feakle Muintir Na Tire enables the community group to proceed with refurbishment and upgrading works at Feakle Commu- nity Hall. This widely used facility accommodates the local community, especially youth, musical and sport- ing organisations. I also welcome the funding allocated to East Clare Community COOP in Scariff.”
Under the Scheme of Grants for Locally Based Community and Voluntary Organisations, once-off grants are made available to help voluntary and community groups working with disadvantaged groups
or in disadvantaged areas.
The grants may be made for the ac- quisition or refurbishment of premis- es, or the purchase of equipment or transport. Grants towards wages or salaries or other running costs are not available under this scheme.
Organisations that qualify under the scheme include voluntary or- ganisations with a focus on disad- vantage, community development organisations and groups working in particularly disadvantaged areas or with disadvantaged groups, mutual support and self-help organisations, such as local personal development and community-based education groups, unemployed groups, Family Resource Centres and Family Sup- port Groups.