Over the last 25 years the LEADER (Rural Development) Programme in County Kildare has worked alongside communities and individuals with funding, supports and resources to assist in the development of stronger, better connected, more resilient and prosperous communities.

In the last 10 years alone, LEADER has supported projects and initiatives in the areas of enterprise, farm diversification, tourism, community facilities, greater social inclusion, or climate action.

The Local Development Strategy has been developed and the New CAP Strategic Plan – 2023-2027 (LEADER) Programme is due to commence shortly.

The themes and objectives of the plan are outlined below:

The LEADER Local Development Strategy can be downloaded here :

Kildare Local Development Strategy 2023 -2027 March 2024

The New LEADER Expression of Interest form can be downloaded here:

Cap Strategic Plan LEADER 2023 – 2027 Expression of Interest Form PDF Version

Cap Strategic Plan LEADER 2023 -2027 – Expression of Interest Form Word Version

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