Sunday 3rd, November 2024
Minister Joe O’Brien extends the Community Development Pilot Programme
· Extension of two years approved for original seven projects
Joe O’Brien TD, Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development announced on Sunday 3rd, November 2024 the extension of the Community Development Pilot Programme for the original seven projects.
The Community Development Pilot Programme aims to trial community led interventions that address poverty, social exclusion and inequality and promote human rights.
The extension of the programme applies to:
· Clare Traveller CDP
· Cultúr Migrant CDP
· Donegal Intercultural Platform
· Inner City Organisations Network(ICON)
· Independent Living Movement Ireland (ILM/VOICE)
· Kilkenny Traveller Community Movement (KTCM)
· Longford Roma and New Communities.
The grant aid will be €125,000 per project, €875,000 per annum for the duration of the extension.
The programme was originally launched on 4th March 2021 and these seven projects were subsequently allocated €1m funding for the programme.
The extension of the Programme for these seven projects will allow them to continue to facilitate collaborative relationships between marginalised groups and main stream services.
Minister O’Brien said:
“I am delighted to be in a position to extend the Community Development Pilot Programme for the original seven projects. The work they have undertaken over the last three years has had a significant impact within the communities they serve.”
“I was delighted to attend a showcase in Athlone in September this year which highlighted some of the fantastic work being carried out under the Community Development Programme.
“The programme facilitates a community-led approach to addressing significant social challenges. It is important to tailor interventions to the specific context and involve the affected communities in the decision making processes. This is what the Community Development Programme is all about.”
The Minister concluded:
“I am confident that this extension will build on and enhance the work already done and provide an opportunity for further positive change within these communities.”
