Community groups in Kerry can avail of €285,000 through the Community Activities Fund for 2022.
Kerry County Council is inviting applications until February 28th.
The fund will support community groups, particularly in disadvantaged areas, with their non-pay running costs, such as utility bills or other non-pay operating costs including rental and lease costs, insurance bills.
Application forms and more information are available on the Kerry County Council website (www.kerrycoco.ie) and from the community department 066 71 83 680.
This funding can be used for the following projects/works:
Minor works to community centres
Community amenities
Development of outdoor, safe, sheltered meeting areas for young people
Improvements works to create safe sport/recreation facilities
Improvements to town parks and common areas and spaces and the provision of comfortable and safe meeting places.
Public realm improvements and accessibility projects, in line with Kerry's Age Friendly Strategy.
Streetscaping
Minor enhancements of play/recreation spaces to include provision of facilities for young people aged 13-17 years.
Energy efficiency type projects
Waste minimization/management projects,
Purchase of equipment (e.g. lawnmowers, defibrillators, tables and chairs, signage etc.)
Purchase of IT Equipment for Community usage and to facilitate training for older people
Maintenance of premises
Utility Bills (electricity costs, refuse charges, heating charges)
Operating costs (eg existing rental/lease costs, insurance bills)
Website Maintenance
Cleaning
Audit & Accountancy fees
