Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2024
1866. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide an overview of the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund and how it works; the next deadline for applications in 2024; if further applications will be invited after February 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56613/23]
View answerThe Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF) provides funding for the development and construction of capital projects in towns, villages and rural areas across Ireland. To date, 215 projects have been approved for funding of €414 million for projects costing €566 million.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 smaller grant funding to enable the development of project proposals suitable for future calls for Category 1 applications.The fifth call for Category 1 projects is currently open for applications and closes on the 8thof February 2024. An application form and guidance document are available on my Department’s website for those seeking further information. Further iterations of funding calls have not yet been finalised.
