Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 January 2022
2050. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund will be open for new applications under category 2 of the fund in 2022; if so, when it will be opened; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1380/22]
View answerThe Rural Regeneration and Development Fund provides funding for the development and construction of capital projects in towns and villages and rural areas across Ireland. To date, 191 projects have been approved for funding of €277m for projects costing a total of €374m.
Calls for applications to the Fund are sought under two categories – Category 1 and Category 2. Category 1 relates to large scale ambitious capital projects with all necessary planning and other consents in place and which are ready to proceed. Category 2 provides funding to enable the development of project proposals suitable for future calls for Category 1 applications.
In December, I announced the fourth call for Category 1 applications to the Fund. The closing date for applications is 9th April 2022 and an application form and guidance document is available on my Department’s website for those seeking further information.
I expect to announce a fourth call for Category 2 applications later in 2022.
