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Reach Fund 2026

The REACH Fund 2026 aims to support those who experience the greatest educational disadvantage by enabling their access to and participation in community‑based learning. The fund places a strong emphasis on engaging learners who may be distant from education, helping them to take part in meaningful adult learning opportunities within their local communities. Its core purpose is to widen participation, build skills, and support learners at NFQ Levels 1–3 to progress along flexible learning pathways into Further Education and Training (FET) and beyond. REACH funding cannot be used to support learners in PLC courses, Youthreach, or programmes at NFQ Level 4 or higher.

The funding is specifically designed to address inequalities and enhance access to community education. It aims to support educationally disadvantaged learners in accessing and participating in local community‑based learning opportunities and must be used to assist organisations working with individuals who have unmet learning needs.

Key target groups include:
  • Learners under 25 years of age
  • Long‑term unemployed individuals
  • People with disabilities
  • Migrants and refugees
Other priority groups include:
  • Early school leavers
  • Members of the Traveller and Roma communities
  • Women wishing to return to the labour market
  • Lone parents
  • Individuals who are educationally, economically, or socially disadvantaged
  • People impacted by mental health issues
  • People impacted by addiction
  • Women’s groups and men’s groups
  • People experiencing homelessness
  • Carers
  • LGBTQIA community members
  • Older people

This funding call is open to all Community Education providers and groups across Meath and Louth. LMETB FET Service invites applications from local organisations seeking support for initiatives that reduce barriers to participation and re‑engage learners who may face educational disadvantage. Organisations may submit more than one application, and each project may apply for funding up to a maximum of €5,000.

  • Más mian leat an fhoirm iarratais seo a lorg as Gaeilge, téigh i dteagmháil le reach@lmetb.ie le do thoil.
  • If you would like to request this application form in Irish, please contact reach@lmetb.ie

All completed applications must be submitted by email to reach@lmetb.ie.

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