The funding comes as part of the national €180 million LEADER programme.
Rural Communities and Enterprises across the midlands are being invited to avail of a €17.7 million fund which launched today.
The funding comes as part of the national €180 million LEADER programme, which aims to support thousands of locally-led projects over the next five years.
Offaly has been allocated the largest amount in the region, at €6.3 million.
Laois and Westmeath have both been granted €5.7 million.
Parties have until December 16th to register an expression of interest.
Interested parties can submit an application here:
Laois Offaly TD Barry Cowen says "Rural development and supporting rural enterprises is a core belief and value for myself and Fianna Fáil. Funding streams like LEADER are imperative to supporting rural communities and enterprises across Offaly and I would encourage all interested groups to apply. LEADER funding has been a very successful project for Offaly and I look forward to working with local groups in their applications for this funding."
Offaly Senator Pippa Hackett says, "I am delighted that details of the new LEADER programme have been announced which will provide clarity to the number of stakeholders who have been waiting eagerly for them. I also welcome the allocation of €12m to Laois and Offaly to support locally-led rural development and enterprise projects up to 2027. I am aware of the importance of this support, the jobs delivered previously under LEADER funding and that there are enterprises with projects ready to go - the spirit of enterprise is alive and well in Laois and Offaly and this Government is committed to supporting it."
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