Community Enhancement Programme 2020 Round 1 Approved Funding

The Community Enhancement Programme (CEP), which is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development, has provided €62,534 under Round 1 funding for projects in Kerry in 2020 . 

It was agreed that the funding under this Programme would be targeted at COVID 19 related capital expenditure as well as to continue our support to Age Friendly initiatives under Kerry’s Age Friendly Programme.

A total of 72 projects have been approved for funding under this scheme.  The range of projects supported include COVID 19 Capital Related Expenditure, Hand Hygiene and Safety Measures at public amenities, purchase of IT equipment for community usage and to facilitate training for older people, improvements works to create safe outdoor recreation spaces, accessibility projects, home maintenance programmes, provision of comfortable, safe meeting spaces for older people (indoor and outdoor).

The funding is being administered by the Community Department in Kerry County Council in co-operation with the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC).