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Community Recognition Fund: €50 million allocated to areas that have welcomed new arrivals
From Department of Rural and Community Development
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From Department of Rural and Community Development
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The Government has announced €50 million in funding for over 880 projects as part of the first ever Community Recognition Fund .
The major initiative is designed to support and reward communities that have welcomed families and citizens from Ukraine and other countries.
The projects range from largescale multi-purpose sports facilities, upgrades to community centres, equipment for sports clubs, outdoor walkways, playgrounds, community buses and equipment for festivals.
Details of the successful projects across the country and in each local authority area are available here.
Examples of successful projects include:
The €50 million Community Recognition Fund has been allocated across all local authorities based on the number of new arrivals located there.
The Fund, administered by the Department of Rural and Community Development, follows an extensive consultation process with local authorities who submitted their individual list of projects for approval.
Further information on the Community Recognition Fund is available here .