We provide Dublin rural areas with resources and guidance to enable them to actively engage and develop projects in their area.
Applications are sought from Individuals, Farm Families, Rural Businesses, Community & Voluntary Groups and Social Enterprises.
Projects are eligible under the following three themes: Economic Development, Social Inclusion and Rural Environment.
Fill in an Expression of Interest form. This will be assessed on and a more comprehensive application form will be required if eligible.
Recent Projects We’ve Completed For Our Clients
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Some Words From Our Community
Dublin Rural Leader’s belief in our project and their assistance to access funding for equipment has enabled us to reach a higher end of the market.
Dublin Rural Leader helped us access equipment funding to expand our production line. We are exporting to the USA and have our sights on China.
Dublin Rural Leader guided us through the application process and enabled us to help students explore the Dublin Mountains while getting fit.
Funding Process – Step by Step
1. ELIGIBILITY
There are a number of criteria that you must meet in order to apply. We have a full page dedicated to helping you
2. EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
If you feel you meet the criteria, then the next step is to fill in an Expression of Interest (EOI) form.
3. APPLICATION
Once you send in your application form, it’s out of your hands. You have done the best job you could and it’s over to the Evaluation Committee.
4. EVALUATION
The final decision rests with the Local Area Group (LAG). After evaluation, the project application will be sent to the LAG for approval.
5. APPROVAL
Once your project is approved, you will be issued with a contract. It’s an exciting time because your project will become a reality.
