Cork County Council is inviting Expressions of Interest for projects that will make the County’s towns and villages more attractive and sustainable.

Funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development, the Town and Village Renewal Scheme (TVRS) is designed to support the revitalisation of rural Ireland. It has a strong focus on tackling vacancy and dereliction, increasing footfall into town centres, and supporting vibrant and sustainable Gaeltacht and island communities.

In recent years, the scheme has supported a wide range of projects across Cork County, from the acquisition and redevelopment of community facilities to public realm improvements, playground enhancements, walking trail improvements and the regeneration of vacant buildings. These investments have contributed to the ongoing revitalisation of rural towns and villages and supported the objectives of sustainable town centre regeneration.

The scheme is open to towns and villages with a population of less than 10,000. However, towns with a population of up to 15,000 may be considered where a high-quality application is received. Grant funding for projects will range from €50,000 to €500,000 under the main scheme for the 2026 Town and Village Scheme.

Funding of up to €50,000 per project is also available for pre-development costs to help communities develop applications for future funding calls.

The 2026 Scheme outline along with Expression of Interest forms are available at the link below. The closing date for receipt of forms is 5pm on Friday, 13th November, 2026.