How We Can Support You
SKDP is committed to strengthening and empowering communities across South Kerry.
Through a wide range of programmes, services, and collaborative initiatives, SKDP works to enhance quality of life, promote social inclusion, and ensure that local communities have the supports they need to thrive.
FINANCIAL & DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
A central aspect of SKDP’s work is providing financial and developmental support to community groups. SKDP provides funding to foster economic development, rural infrastructure, social inclusion, and climate resilience, supporting initiatives for example in tourism, enterprise, youth engagement, biodiversity enhancement, digital connectivity and the green economy.
For further information contact our LEADER staff- Contact Details are available in the LEADER Programme section.
TRAINING & CAPACITY BUILDING
Community groups can access training in governance and committee skills, assistance with strategic planning and funding applications, opportunities to network with similar organisations and access to small grants to help support local initiatives and projects.
For further information contact our SICAP staff- Contact Details are available in the SICAP Programme section.
COMMUNITY CONNECTION
SKDP works directly with local communities (residents already living in the local community) to understand and tackle challenges and concerns in the context of community integration locally; and to help build community resilience in the face of increasing anti-immigrant activity.
For further information contact our Community Link Worker- Contact Details in the SICAP Programme section.
LABOUR SUPPORTS
We assist local community and voluntary organisations with environmental maintenance, care of the elderly and vulnerable, administration, social enterprises projects, charity shop retail and the upkeep of community and recreational facilities, while offering meaningful work experience.
FOOD POVERTY SUPPORT
In partnership with local retailers and FoodCloud, SKDP distributes weekly nutritious food to families in Killarney, Killorglin, Mid Kerry, and Cahersiveen, reducing household costs and ensures food reaches those in need.