Pádraig O'Sullivan (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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2060. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if a grant exists for sensory gardens; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15026/21]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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Funding for sensory gardens is available from my Department this year through the CLÁR programme, which provides funding for small-scale projects in designated rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population in the past. 

I launched the 2021 CLÁR programme on 15^thMarch and the measures being funded under the programme this year are:

Measure 1: Support for Schools/Community Safety Measure

Measure 2: Outdoor Community Recreation Facilities

Measure 3: Community Wellbeing Measure:

(a)  Community Gardens & Allotments

(b)  Mobility and Cancer Care Transport

CLÁR Innovation Measure:  Funding for innovative or pilot projects that address specific challenges faced by communities in CLÁR areas.  

Funding for Sensory Gardens is included under Measure 3(a).  This Measure will be administered by the Local Authorities who will submit applications to my Department for consideration.

The scheme outline and eligibility criteria for each Measure are available on the Gov.ie website at: 

https://www.gov.ie/en/policy-information/91ba52-clar/?section=2021-clar-measures.

The closing date for applications under Measure 3(a) is 7th May 2021.