Grants - Amenity, Lawnmower

Amenity Grant Scheme

This scheme provides assistance to local communities/residents associations to improve their environment with special emphasis on abatement of litter.

The following works are eligible for inclusion under the scheme:

Provision and maintenance of green areas
Improvement of derelict areas
Provision of flower beds, shrubs, trees etc.
Improvement of green areas, walls, fencing etc. on approach roads
Improvements to areas of historical nature
Improvement to public walkways/canal banks

The above list is not exhaustive and works other than those specified may qualify for grant assistance. The grant will be paid on completion of the works as certified by the Council.

NOTE: AMENITY GRANTS SCHEME 2011 IS NOW CLOSED.

If you have any queries regarding the Amenity Grant Scheme, please contact the Environment & Water Services Section on 046/9097200.

Amenity Grant Application Form doc, 60kb

Lawnmower / Strimmer Grant Scheme

If your group is purchasing a lawnmower or a strimmer to be used to maintain open spaces or green areas in your locality, Meath County Council may contribute towards the cost.

In order to apply, a local group should submit two quotations from different suppliers together with a sketch of the area to be maintained. The grant will be paid when a receipt has been submitted to the Council.

Please note that the grant is merely a contribution towards the cost of the purchase of the equipment and will not cover the full purchase price.

NOTE: LAWNMOWER / STRIMMER GRANT SCHEME 2011 IS NOW CLOSED.

If you have any queries regarding the Lawnmower/Strimmer Grant Scheme, please contact the Environment & Water Services Section on 046/9097200.

Lawnmower / Strimmer Grant Scheme Form pdf, 61kb