Local authorities may provide financial support to community and voluntary groups to support cultural, artistic and community development projects that improve the quality of life.
This ‘Community Grants Scheme’ is formulated to assist community groups in the Carrick-on-Suir Municipal District in meeting their running costs (current costs) and in finding new projects which create an asset for the community (capital costs). Projects assisted must assist in the achievement of Tipperary County Council’s objectives and goals. The scheme is funded from the Local Property Tax (LPT).
The 2023 Town & Village Scheme was announced on 21st July 2023 by Minister Humphreys, Department of Rural and Community Development. Tipperary County Council is seeking to establish the potential level of interest and the type/nature of any proposed projects that may be eligible under the scheme.
This year the scheme details may be summarised as follows: