35 community based organisations in Co Mayo will receive over €4 million of funding under the Community Services Programme (CSP) for 2023.

Announced by Minister for Community Development, Integration and Charities, Joe O’Brien TD, the CSP is an initiative designed to support community-based businesses, social enterprises and organisations that provide local services and create employment opportunities for disadvantaged people.

Today’s announcement sets out the awarding and issuing of new contracts with revised funding rates under the programme.

The organisations in Mayo to benefit include:-

In a further enhancement of the programme, organisations may draw down a full contribution based on 37.5 hours per week per worker, rather than 39 hours, as was previously the case.

It has also been confirmed that a new call for applications under the CSP will be announced shortly.

“I welcome this increased funding to Mayo organisations as the funding will  help alleviate the financial challenges being faced by our community organisations that have limited earning potential” said Mayo TD Michael Ring.

Mayo TD Alan Dillon said he was delighted that a total of 35 Mayo organisations will benefit from funding ranging from €21,000 to €197,000.

“This increased funding will help alleviate the financial challenges faced by community organisations with limited earning potential, operating in areas of disadvantage and providing employment,” Deputy Dillon said.

“The programme for new applications under the CSP will open shortly. All organisations who have expressed an interest in applying will be contacted by the Department.”

Minister of State Joe O’Brien said: “I am delighted to say that 167 organisations will receive the higher rate of funding, 230 organisations will receive the middle rate of funding, with just 23 organisations continuing with their existing amount of funding.”