Targeted Call now Open under LEADER for Community Festivals in the Donegal Gaeltacht

Údarás na Gaeltachta, in partnership with the Donegal Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) is pleased to announce that Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are now being accepted for community festival projects under the LEADER Programme.

This initiative is part of an overall commitment to strengthening rural communities and supporting the local economy. These grants are available to help communities develop high-quality sustainable festivals that sustain Gaeltacht communities, provide social and cultural entertainment, increase tourism activity and that help develop the economy in the Donegal Gaeltacht.

Micheal Mac Giolla Easbuig, Head of Regional Development, Údarás na Gaeltachta, said, “This funding aims to support Donegal’s rural communities by enhancing local community festivals. It is anticipated that this initiative will attract more people to the Donegal Gaeltacht and, in turn, strengthen the local economy to the benefit of communities throughout the region.”

Interested applicants can request an expression of interest form by emailing leaderdnag@udaras.ie The closing date for receipt of an Expression of Interest Form under this targeted call is 13th February 2026 @5pm.

Further information about the 2023-2027 LEADER programme is available at here, or by emailing: leaderdnag@udaras.ie

Contact Information:

Clár LEADER,

Údarás na Gaeltachta,

Páirc Ghnó Ghaoth Dobhair,

Doirí Beaga,

Co. Dhún na nGall.

Éirchód: F92 E09T

Tel: 074 9560100 Email: leaderdnag@udaras.ie