My Department's Action Plan for Rural Development, Pillar 4, commits to Fostering Culture and Creativity in Rural Communities and sets the objectives of increasing access to the arts, further developing and enhancing culture and creativity in rural Ireland through the Creative Ireland programme.
The Action Plan outlines 29 specific actions to be progressed to achieve these objectives. The relevant actions are led by a range of Government Departments and agencies including the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, the Arts Council and Local Authorities.
The schemes operated by my Department are predominantly focused on capital projects in local communities and various groups may be eligible for such funding should they meet the criteria for eligibility.
These schemes are rolled out by a variety of partners, including Local Authorities and Local Community Development Committees, and details of how to apply are available from my Department's website, www.drcd.gov.ie.