BACK
Irish Government Logo
LDCN Partners | Pobal Logo
LDCN Primary Logo
The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) is co-funded by the Irish Government, through the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, and the European Social Fund Plus under the Employment, Inclusion, Skills and Training (EIST) Programme 2021-2027.
−10s
+10s

SCROLL TO DISCOVER MORE

Laois

Connect Laois

SICAP Immigrants' Mural

Smashing racism piece by piece with a mural designed by the migrant communities of Laois.  

SICAP Active Retirement

Empowering the county’s elderly population with the Active Retirement Association Local Network Meeting. 

SICAP Filipino Xmas

Enjoying a Christmas celebration of Filipino culture with the Laois Filipino Community.  

SICAP Arc Project

Launching a new training course in Community Addiction Studies at the first-year celebration of the Arc Project, a voluntary group dedicated to helping people with addiction issues. 

SICAP Community BBQ

A summer barbecue in Gort Na Noir Community Centre, Abbeyleix, which was a collaboration between SICAP and Respond Housing Association.  

SICAP Laois Down Syndrome Shamrocks

Supporting the Laois Down Syndrome group growing shamrocks for their annual fundraiser.  

2024/25 KPI 1

0

Number of Local Community Groups, Social Enterprises and Networks supported

2024/25 KPI 2

0

Number of Individuals supported on a one-to-one basis

How can SICAP help me?

Through the SICAP programme you can access free, confidential, and tailored local support in Ireland to help you find work, build skills, start a business, or get involved in your community. It is mainly designed for people who are facing disadvantage, social exclusion, or having trouble accessing mainstream services.

Areas of Support

  • Education, Training and Wellbeing
    SICAP can help you to explore educational options that fit your needs.
  • Local Community Organisations
    SICAP can help with practical supports like governance and applying for grants.
  • Job and Career Supports
    SICAP can help you to improve your quality of life through job supports and training.
  • Help to Start a Business or Social Enterprise
    SICAP can help you develop your business plan as well as guide you to apply for grants and supports.

SICAP

Explore Other Counties

SICAP support is available in virtually every parish in Ireland. Click on your county to see how SICAP is helping people in your locality.

Contact your LDC to find out more.