CLÁR Scheme

The measures being funded under the 2024 CLÁR programme are:

• Measure 1: (Operated by Clare County Council): Developing Community Facilities & Amenities
• Measure 2: Mobility, Cancer Care and Community First Responders Transport (administered directly by the Department)
• Measure 3: Our Islands (administered directly by the Department)

Measure 1: Clare County Council will be operating Measures 1 of the CLÁR scheme with funding for the enhancement of existing, and/or the development of new, accessible Community Recreation Facilities and Amenities.

Up to 15 applications in total can be submitted from the relevant Local Authorities in respect of Measure 1. The maximum level of funding for any individual project is €50,000 and grant-funding is at a rate of 90% of total project costs.

Types of Projects that may be supported under Measure 1 include:

• Small Scale Renovation works to community facilities
• Multi-Use Gaming Areas (MUGAs/Astro-Turf Facilities) including upgrades
• Playgrounds/Skateboard Parks/Pump tracks/Cycling tracks - Walking/Running/Athletics tracks
• Community Gyms/Community Cinemas
• Handball Alleys/Tennis Courts/Basketball Courts/Cricket Grounds
• Sensory Gardens/Community Gardens/Allotments
• Access to unique local heritage sites/areas of natural beauty
• Outdoor Bowling Areas/Outdoor Toilet Facilities/Car Parking
• Improving access at sports grounds e.g. development/upgrade of spectator stands at local sports grounds with a particular focus on improving access for people of all abilities and ages.
• Solar Bins
• Biodiversity planting

Funding will not be available under CLAR 2024 for:

• School/Community Safety Measures
• Footpaths
• Pedestrian Crossings
• Road markings
• Bus Shelters
• Works to current school buildings which are not open to the public after school hours.
• CCTV

Note: All necessary consents must be in place at the time of making an application e.g. landowner consent, planning permission, match funding etc. and proof of same must be submitted with any expression of interest. Details regarding the arrangements in place to insure and manage the facility must be submitted with any expression of interest.

Any Facilities funded must be available to the public without a requirement to be a member of a club, enrolled in a school etc. In particular, facilities on school grounds must be open to the public outside of school hours e.g. during the evenings, weekends and school holidays.

The deadline for submission of applications under Measures 1 to Clare County Council for shortlisting and onward submission to the Department is 4:00 p.m. on Friday 24th May 2024

Application form, Scheme outline and map of eligible areas of Clare are available below.