Lowry welcomes boost for Local Enhancement Programme 2026
Tipperary has 298 projects benefitting from the Local Enhancement Programme
There has been a warm welcome for supports announced this morning as part of theLocal Enhancement Programme for 2026.
“I am delighted with the announcement today from Minister Jerry Buttimer and Minister Dara Calleary of the support for over 4,100 projects benefitting community organisations countrywide under the Local Enhancement Programme 2026,” North Tipperary Deputy, Michael Lowry, said this morning.
Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, and Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Jerry Buttimer TD, have today (Thursday, 2 July 2026) announced the successful projects under the Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) 2026.
The Local Enhancement Programme 2026 was launched in December 2025 and it will provide capital funding of €7 million to support projects that are essential for many small community groups and organisations, particularly those who serve disadvantaged areas in rural and urban areas.
A total of over 4,100 individual projects will be funded, supporting thousands of community organisations across the country.
The Department of Rural and Community Development and Gaeltacht’s Local Enhancement Programme 2026 is administered by Local Community Development Committees, with support from the Local Authority, in each area.
Tipperary has 298 projects benefitting from over €240,000 in funding across the county.
Minister Calleary said “The impact of the Local Enhancement Programme is considerable, and it allows community groups to carry out the invaluable work they do on behalf of others in local areas throughout the country.
“It helps groups to improve their facilities through small-scale funding for a wide range of projects including minor renovations to buildings and the purchase of essential equipment for the maintenance of public areas. It also allows groups to purchase items such as IT equipment to enable groups to conduct their business.”
“The approval of these small grants for over 4,100 projects will go a long way to support the fantastic work that is being done in communities all over Ireland.”