The following programmes are available to communities through County Kildare LEADER Partnership:
SICAP is the Social Inclusion Community Activation Programme supporting disadvantaged communities and individuals who are unemployed or socially excluded. Click to view courses and other supports for volunteers and voluntary organisations
Rural Development Programme (RDP) is the LEADER Programme which provide grant aid to individuals and communities. Click to view range of grants available.
Tús is a 12 month work placement programme for individuals who are on a Jobseekers Allowance payment. Click to view how community groups can avail of Tus employees for community projects.
Older Voices Kildare (OVK) is a social inclusion initiative which specifically targets older persons and individuals who are experiencing social exclusion through lack of or limited social capital. Click to find out more about OVK.
Kildare Sports Partnership (KSP)staff are hosted by CKLP.KSP is the Local Sports Partnership for County Kildare promoting sport and recreation. Click http://www.kildare.ie/kildaresp/
Kildare Public Participation Network staff are hosted by CKLP. The PPN facilitates the representation of the Community and Voluntary, Social Inclusion and Environmental groups onto decision making bodies Click https://www.kildareppn.ie/ for further information
AMIF Kildare Integration Project is the Asylum and Migrant Integration Programme offering support asylum seekers and refugees living in County Kildare. Click and use translate for different languages
South Western Regional Drugs & Alcohol Task Force (SWRDATF) is hosted by CKLP. The Task Force is responsible for the coordination of a regionally-appropriate response to substance misuse. Click for further information
Social Enterprise click to view training and mentoring supports for social enterprises funded by the Department of Community and Rural Development through the Dormant Accounts Fund
Ukrainian Emergency Response Project As part of the Social Inclusion Community Activation Programme, this project will help coordinate plans and actions to respond to the needs of displaced Ukrainians arriving and staying in Co. Kildare.