Rural Economic Development Zone (REDZ) pilot scheme allocated €2m via local authorities for rural development

A new rural development pilot scheme has been allocated €2 million, through local authorities.

The aim is to support projects at sub-county, or Rural Economic Development Zone (REDZ) level.

The pilot initiative will not provide 100% financial support for proposed projects, but local authorities can assign funding from their own resources, or work with private stakeholders, to match REDZ funding.