DONEGAL has received the highest allocation in funding from the government through the latest announcement under the Leader Programme. Funding of €3.8m has been allocated to the Donegal Local Action Group under the Transitional LEADER programme for the period 2021-2022 by Minister for Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands, Heather Humphreys.
Welcoming the announcement, her cabinet colleague and Donegal TD, Charlie McConalogue said: “Following the launch of Our Rural Future by the Government last week, today my colleague Minister Humphreys announced the funding allocation for the Donegal LAG for 2021-2022. The allocation of €3.8m is the highest allocation in the country and is much welcomed funding for Donegal which will help the LAG to continue its fantastic work in assisting rural communities in Donegal. This is further proof of focus this Government is putting into rural Ireland and it is a key priority of mine in Government.”
Minister McConalogue concluded: “The new programme is now open for applications and I would encourage communities and local enterprises in Donegal who wish to avail of funding to make contact with the Donegal Local Development Company”.
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