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.
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Monaghan
Monaghan Integrated Development CLG
Launch of the Co Monaghan Social Enterprise Network 2026
SICAP supported establishment of the first Social Enterprise Network in the county with 16 members.
Ballybay Men's Shed Complete Governance Training
SICAP delivers Good Governance training and has supported numerous charitable groups to meet Charity Regulator compliance.
Music and Dancing with Hannah
Start Your Own Business client Hannah Shchokina in action. SICAP supported her business start-up idea ‘Circle of Friends’.
Clones Storytelling project
Children demonstrating their storytelling skills.
Make Way Day
With the support of SICAP, members of the Disability Network, the town engineer and local councillors, prepare to carry out an audit of obstacles in Castleblayney town.
Lough na Glack Tidy Up
SICAP supported the establishment of a Residents’ Association and development of a 3 year action plan for this new estate in Carrickmacross.
2024/25 KPI 1
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Number of Local Community Groups, Social Enterprises and Networks supported
2024/25 KPI 2
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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
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Education, Training and Wellbeing
SICAP can help you to explore educational options that fit your needs.
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Local Community Organisations
SICAP can help with practical supports like governance and applying for grants.
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Job and Career Supports
SICAP can help you to improve your quality of life through job supports and training.
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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.
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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.