The CLÁR programme provides funding for small scale projects in rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population. The Measures being funded through this year's programme are -
Measure1: Support for Schools/Community Safety Measures
Measure 2: Community Recreation Areas (new for 2020)
Measure 3: Community Wellbeing Support
(a) Meals on Wheels and linked services (new in 2020)
(b) Mobility and Cancer Care Transport,
On Friday 11th December, I approved funding of almost €1.3 million for 26 organisations under Measure 3(b) of the programme. This included funding of almost €40,000 for the organisation referred to by the Deputy.
The allocation of funding to projects under Measure 3(b) of the CLÁR programme follows on from the award of €4.1 million for 115 projects under Measures 1 and 2, and €340,000 for 45 projects Measure 3(a) in November.