Town & Village Renewal Scheme 2026 Opens for Expressions of Interest

Community groups, businesses and local stakeholders are being invited to help shape the future of towns and villages across Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown as the Town & Village Renewal Scheme 2026 opens for Expressions of Interest.

Funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development, the scheme supports the revitalisation of towns and villages through projects that strengthen town centres, improve public spaces, enhance local amenities and bring vacant and derelict buildings back into use.

The 2026 scheme includes a new pilot urban town initiative, which will support towns and villages within larger urban and metropolitan areas.

What types of projects can be funded?

Expressions of Interest are sought for projects that:

• Drive town centre regeneration
• Support town and village plaza development
• Develop green spaces and recreational amenities in town or village centres
• Enhance streetscapes
• Include climate action measures
• Support infrastructure for markets such as farmers' markets, artisan markets and local trader markets
• Upgrade and refurbish community centres
• Bring vacant and derelict buildings back into use as multi-purpose community spaces

Two funding streams are available:

Main Scheme

• For large-scale projects delivering long-term community benefits
• Grants from €50,000 to €500,000

Project Development Measure

• For feasibility studies, design work and planning of future regeneration projects
• Grants of up to €50,000

Up to 90% of the total project cost may be funded under the scheme.

How to Apply

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council will assess all Expressions of Interest received and select proposals for development into detailed applications to be submitted to the Department of Rural and Community Development.

Expression of Interest forms and scheme details are available to download from dlrcoco.ie.

Completed forms can be submitted:

By email: capitaldelivery@dlrcoco.ie

By post: Town & Village Renewal Scheme
Public Realm, Parks Section
County Hall
Marine Road
Dún Laoghaire
A96 K6C9

Closing Date: The closing date for Expressions of Interest is 5pm on Monday, 30 November 2026. Expressions received after this deadline will not be considered.

For more information and to download the application forms below.