Funding of over €150,000 has been granted to support communities in disadvantaged areas in Donegal, it was announced on Wednesday.
The initial financial support comes through the Community Enhancement Programme.
Speaking after the announcement, Minister Joe McHugh said: “Funding like this has the specific aim of targeting investment where it’s needed, to support projects that improve communities and back the people who work hard on the ground to instil and develop a sense of pride and belonging.
“This first tranche of funding of €159,461 under the Community Enhancement Programme will help make noticeable and practical differences to people’s lives.
“Money can be used for example for landscaping and lighting in towns or villages or improving communications and internet access for a community.”
The Community Enhancement Programme, run by the Department of Rural and Community and Development, will focus its work on improving facilities such as community centres and amenities, town parks and common areas and spaces, CCTV and energy efficiency projects.
Minister McHugh said: “I want to see the funding grow this year in the same way it did last year when it soared from the initial tranche of €159,461 to more than €600,000.
“And I look forward to seeing as many projects as possible being supported.”
