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What is CLÁR?
CLÁR (Ceantair Laga Árd-Riachtanais) is a funding scheme for small scale infrastructural projects in CLÁR areas - certain rural areas that have suffered significant levels of population decline. Up to fifteen applications may be shortlisted annually for the CLÁR programme, for a maximum of €50,000 per project at a rate of 90% funding (10% match funding).
What does CLÁR fund?
Funding aims to support projects which develop new, accessible Community Recreation Facilities, or contribute to the enhancement of existing ones, such as:
- Small scale renovation of community, sports and youth centres, clubhouses, mens sheds
- Multi-Use Gaming Areas and Astro-Turf facilities
- Playgrounds, skate parks, tracks for cycling, walking and athletics
- Outdoor bowling areas, toilet facilities and car parking
- Tennis, basketball, handball, cricket facilities
- Community gyms and cinemas
- Sensory gardens, community gardens and allotments
- Access to heritage and natural beauty sites
- Improved access at sports grounds
- Solar bins and biodiversity planting
Where are the CLÁR area boundaries?
You can view the CLÁR map here: Clar Areas
For further information, please see our Information Guides:
CLAR Information Guide
CLAR Leabhrán Eolais
Live Projects
15 projects in County Galway were approved for CLÁR funding in 2024. To consult the full list of projects approved, please click here: 2024 Approved CLÁR Projects
A Webinar on the 2025 CLÁR scheme in association with the Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN) is being planned, date to be confirmed.
The Rural Development Unit at Galway County Council can be contacted for general queries or to set up a time to discuss your proposal at the following email address: clar@galwaycoco.ie
Tel: 091 509396 and 091 509334
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