Local Enhancement Programme
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From: Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht
- Published on: 10 July 2024
- Last updated on: 14 May 2026
The Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) provides capital supports essential for many small community groups and organisations, particularly those who serve disadvantaged areas.
The Programme was first launched in 2018 as the Community Enhancement Programme. The programme changed its name to the Community Support Fund in 2022 and it has been named the Local Enhancement Programme since 2024. Some iterations of the programme have included additional measures that addressed the prevailing community needs of the time, such as the COVID-19 Emergency Fund in 2020.
Community groups are encouraged to engage with their Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs), Local Development Companies and Public Participation Networks (PPN), to ensure they are aware of all existing funding opportunities.
Local Authority Funding Allocations 2018-2026
Project Funding Allocations 2018-2025
2025
2024
2022
2021
Community Enhancement Programme
2020
Community Enhancement Programme
Community Centres and Facilities
COVID-19 Emergency Fund (Round 1)
COVID-19 Emergency Fund (Round 2)
2019
Community Enhancement Programme
Men's and Women's Sheds Funding
2018
Contact us
If you have any questions about the Local Enhancement Programme please contact LEP@drcdg.gov.ie