Submit your Expression of Interest
Expressions of Interest (EOI) are being sought for the Rural Support Schemes for 2026. Rural Support Schemes includes the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS), Town & Village Renewal Scheme (TVRS) and the CLÁR Programme. This is an opportunity for community groups to bring forward ideas/ projects they feel would benefit their communities.
EOIs will be initially evaluated on the information submitted on this form; please ensure it is completed in full.
Suitable projects will be assessed against relevant criteria when schemes are announced by the Department of Rural & Community Development & the Gaeltacht.
Successful EOIs will be sent as Applications to the Department for final decision.
The closing date for CLÁR EOIs is Friday 20th March 2026.
The closing date for T&V and ORIS EOIs is Thursday, 30th April 2026 at 4pm.
To submit your EOI please click through this link: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST RURAL SUPPORT SCHEMES 2026 – Fill in form