2679. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the funding provided to projects in County Galway under the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme each year since 2020, broken down by municipal area and projects supported, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32018/24]

The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP), is our country’s primary social inclusion intervention. This is a national programme that is delivered in both rural and urban areas by Local Development Companies (LDCs) to help those in the greatest need. SICAP aims to address high and persistent levels of deprivation through targeted and innovative, locally-led approaches.

SICAP has two overall programme goals - Goal One provides supports to community groups and Goal Two involves support for individuals. Local Development Companies delivering SICAP can allocate grants to Local Community Groups, Networks, Social Enterprises, Enterprise start-ups and Individuals in line with programme requirements.

The table at the link outlines the grants paid to Local Community Groups, Social Enterprises and Individuals in County Galway Lots. Please note that data provided is in relation to the years 2020 – 2023 and is broken down by Electoral District only. No grants were paid to Social Enterprises in 2020. All names and addresses of individuals who received grants have been omitted but the Electoral District in which they reside has been provided. Data is not yet available for 2024.

SICAP funding to projects in Co. Galway