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Community, Enterprise and Economic Development Unit
What do we do?
The Community, Enterprise and Economic Development Unit seeks to broaden the Local Authorities role and facilitate the Galway County Development Board.
The Galway County aims to bring about better co-ordination of services in the County. Membership consists of
representatives from Local Government, Local Development, State Agencies and the Social Partners. To achieve integration of services in County Galway, the Board is currently implementing a 10 year Strategy to improve community, economic, social and cultural development.
Where to find us?
Community, Enterprise & Economic Development Unit,
Centrepoint,
Liosbaun Business Park,
Tuam Road, Galway.
Please use the following postal address:
Community, Enterprise & Economic Development Unit,
Galway County Council, C/o Áras an Chontae,
Prospect Hill, Galway.
How to Contact us?
- Visit us in Liosbaun - Mon to Fri 9.00am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm - 5.00pm
- Ring the main number 091 476400
- Ring the direct contact number if listed with the service
- E mail community@galwaycoco.ie
- Log onto www.galway.ie/en/Services/CommunityEnterpriseEconomicDevelopment/
- Fax at 091 779082
Community Forum
The Galway County Community Forum was established in 2000 to give a strong and
effective voice for the community and voluntary sector. There are currently over 600 Community and Voluntary groups registered with the Forum. The main advantages of joining the Galway County Community Forum are:
- Involvement with policy making as Forum members are represented on various boards / committees
- Sharing information and networking with other groups
- Insurance savings
To register your Community and Voluntary group free of charge contact:
Community Forum Co-ordinator
Tel: 091 476511
E mail: forampobal@galwaycoco.ie
Web: www.galway.ie/en/Services/CommunityEnterpriseEconomicDevelopment/
CLÁR
CLÁR is an investment programme for disadvantaged rural areas. It provides a targeted investment programme in disadvantaged
rural areas to tackle the problem of depopulation, decline and lack of services in selected rural areas.
For further details please contact:
Tel: 091 476511
E mail: community@galwaycoco.ie
Web: www.galway.ie/en/Services/CommunityEnterprise
EconomicDevelopment/
or www.pobail.ie
Social Inclusion Unit
The main role of the Social Inclusion Unit is to embed social inclusion policy and
practice into the day to day work of the Council and to work with other organisations to support the Council in tackling social exclusion.
To learn more about the Social Inclusion Unit contact:
Tel: 091 476510 / 091 476512
E mail: community@galwaycoco.ie
Web: www.galway.ie/en/Services/Community
EnterpriseEconomicDevelopment/
Local Sports Partnership
The Local Sports Partnership initiative was set up in conjunction with the Irish Sports Council to co-ordinate and promote sport and recreation at local level. This will be achieved through delivering programmes to increase participation in sport and physical activity, provide training and education for volunteers and co-ordinate the development of sport at local level.
For further details on how to develop sport in your area contact:
Local Sports Partnership
Tel: 091 476509 / 091 476503
E mail: sports@galwaycoco.ie
Web: www.galway.ie/en/Sport/
RAPID
The RAPID (Revitalising Areas by Planning, Investment and Development) Programme is a focussed Government initiative to target the 45 most disadvantaged urban areas in the country. In County Galway, the towns of Tuam and Ballinasloe are designated RAPID areas.
To find out more on RAPID contact:
Tel: 091 476507 (Ballinasloe RAPID Co-ordinator)
Tel: 087 2839719 (Tuam RAPID Co-ordinator)
E mail: community@galwaycoco.ie
Web: www.galway.ie/en/Services/CommunityEnterprise
EconomicDevelopment/
Pride of Place Awards
In Association with Co-Operation Ireland
Pride of Place is an all-island initiative recognising improvements by local communities to create civic pride in their area. The awards focus on people coming together to shape, change and enjoy all that is good about their area.
The Council may nominate up to a maximum of 5 community groups. The selected category winners will then be put forward for entry to the Co-Operation Ireland National Pride of Place competition.
For details on how to become involved in these awards contact:
Tel: 091 476501 / 091 476502
E mail: community@galwaycoco.ie
Web: www.galway.ie/en/Services/CommunityEnterprise
EconomicDevelopment/ or prideofplace.cooperationireland.org/Clonberne
Financial Assistance for Amenity Based Services
The objective of this scheme is to provide some financial assistance to community groups to improve or enhance community amenities and services. Some of the projects which may qualify for funding under this scheme include the improvement of community facilities, the protection or improvement of natural or man-made amenities or enhancement to the appearance of the natural / built environment of the area concerned and defibrillator funding. This grant is usually advertised in January each year.
To find out more about this scheme contact:
Tel: 091 476400 / 091 476501
E mail: community@galwaycoco.ie
Web: www.galway.ie/en/Services/CommunityEnterprise
EconomicDevelopment/
Financial Assistance for Economic Based Services
Assistance is available to voluntary or community organisations involved in the promotion of local economic development.
Assistance is considered for initiatives such as the development of small business units, community transport initiatives, cultural
development projects etc. These grants are usually advertised in January each year.
To find out more about this scheme contact:
Tel: 091 476400 / 091 476501
E mail: community@galwaycoco.ie
Web: www.galway.ie/en/Services/CommunityEnterprise
EconomicDevelopment/
Arts Office
Our goal is to ensure access to and participation in the Arts, through development of models and approaches to working with individuals, artists and local communities, state and local agencies.
Arts Act Grant
This is a grant to assist events and activities which stimulate public interest in the arts, promote the knowledge, appreciation and
practice of the Arts, or assist in improving the standards of the Arts in County Galway. This grant is usually advertised in January each year.
Individual Artists Bursaries Awards
This award provides funding to individual artists. The Council will offer bursaries in respect of the professional development of
individual artists practicing in any of the artistic disciplines (Film, Literature, Music, Visual Arts etc). This award is advertised twice each year, usually every January and June.
Galway County Arts Awards
The Arts Awards celebrate the contribution made by members of the public to the Arts. Each year one award is given to a group or individual in each of the electoral areas who are considered to have contributed most to the Arts. In addition there is one overall award for the most outstanding overall achievement in the Arts, the Supreme Award. Nomination forms are usually available every April for recognised work for the previous year.
To get involved in the Arts contact the Arts Officer on:
Tel: 091 476504
E mail: artsoffice@galwaycoco.ie
Web: www.galway.ie/en/Services/ArtsOffice/
Public Art
Our public art programme seeks to enhance the public space and cultural experience of communities in the County, through assisting and engaging all units of the Council, Artists and Communities in the development of best practice in public art.
For further information on public art view the national
guidelines on www.publicart.ie or contact the Public Arts
Officer on:
Tel: 091 476504
E mail: artsoffice@galwaycoco.ie
Web: www.galway.ie/en/Services/ArtsOffice/
