CLÁR (Ceantair Laga Árd Riachtanais) or Funding for Small-Scale Rural Projects is a targeted investment programme which provides funding for small-scale – infrastructural projects in rural areas that have suffered the greatest levels of population decline. It is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development. #OurRuralFuture
Find out if you are in a CLÁR area here.
The 2022 CLÁR Scheme is now open for eligible areas of Laois, Offaly and nationwide.
The Measures being funded under the 2022 CLÁR Programme are:
Measure 1: Developing Community Facilities & Amenities
Measure 2: Mobility, Cancer Care and Community First Responders Transport
Measure 3: “Our Islands”
Measure 1
Applications will only be accepted directly from Local Authorities under Measure 1. Please contact your Local Authority for the Scheme Outline and further information.
Measures 2 and 3
Applications are being accepted directly by the Department in respect of Measures 2 and 3 via email to CLAR@drcd.gov.ie
Scheme Outlines and Application Forms in respect of these measures.