DONEGAL community projects are set to receive a €500,000 boost following a funding announcement this morning. Donegal received the highest amount of CLÁR funding nationwide with sports clubs, schools and community groups set to benefit.
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Donegal T.D., Charlie McConalogue said grants of up to €50,000 will be used to develop a wide and diverse range of community facilities in rural areas with successful projects including Outdoor Cinemas, Astro-Turfs, Sensory Gardens, Hurling Walls, Basketball Courts, Walkways, Public Toilets, Community Gyms, Renovations to old Handball Alleys and much more.
The funding is being provided as part of Our Rural Future, the Government’s ambitious policy for rural development.
Announcing the successful projects, Minister McConalogue said:
“I am delighted that €500k has been allocated for 10 community projects throughout Donegal, making Donegal that highest recipient of funding today. This CLÁR programme helps community groups aid the important work they do in our communities. Thank you to all our volunteers and community groups for all the great work they do.”
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