The Minister for Rural & Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, recently announced details of the 2023 Town and Village Renewal Scheme (TVRS) designed to support the revitalisation of our rural towns and villages through a renewed focus on town centre economic and social recovery.
This will be accomplished by focusing on the continued regeneration of our rural towns and villages so that they are attractive, vibrant places for people to live, work and visit. This will be achieved through:
- Town Regeneration Projects
- Enhancing our streetscapes
- Green spaces / recreational amenities in town or village centres
- Refurbishment of existing community centres
- Bringing vacant and derelict buildings back into use as multi-purpose or community spaces
- Projects to support town or village centre markets, e.g. farmers markets or artisan markets
- Town/village centre plaza development
Limerick City and County Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from town/village community groups and/or business interests who may have suitable projects for consideration under this competitive scheme. All expressions of interest will be assessed with regard to the priorities detailed in the Scheme Outline with priority afforded to projects that align with the objectives of “Our Rural Future – Ireland’s Rural Development Policy 2021-2025” and “Town Centre First – A Policy Approach for Irish Towns”
Under the 2023 Town and Village Renewal Scheme, a maximum of 5 EOIs can be selected for progression to full application stage, for submission to the Department of Rural and Community Development, as follows:
- Projects up to €250,000 - a maximum of 4 EOIs can be selected for progression to full application stage.
- Projects from €250,000 to €500,000 – 1(one) EOI can be selected for progression to full application stage.
How to apply
Expressions of interest can be submitted online via the following link and the closing date for completion of EOIs is 12 noon, Monday 25th September.
- Please review the Scheme Outline in full for all information here.
- It is essential that all expressions of interest submitted under TVRS are consistent with the government policies; “Our Rural Future" which can be viewed here and “Town Centre First” which can be viewed here.
- Planning Permission and Appropriate Assessment Screening (where required) must be in place for an EOI to be considered for shortlisting for onward submission of an application to the Department.
- All questions on the form must be answered and supporting documentation uploaded where specified.
- Any queries can be directed by email to TownAndVillageRenewal@limerick.ie or by phone to 061-557116
Closing date will be strictly adhered to.
