The Economic and Social Intervention Fund (ESIF) supports the vision to create “safe and sustainable communities of opportunity where people of all ages enjoy a good quality of life, a decent home and a sense of pride about their place”.
As Regeneration progresses post-2023, the programme is committed to the aim “to break the cycle of disadvantage and enhance the resilience of the communities (socially, economically and physically)” across the four regeneration areas and in other areas in Limerick city that have been rated as Very and Extremely Disadvantaged under the 2022 Pobal HP Deprivation Index.
ESIF is funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage and is administered by Limerick City and County Council as a part of the wider Limerick Regeneration Programme. Its aim is to sponsor innovative projects that support social and economic development Limerick City. The fund operates on an annual basis, with a call for Expressions of Interest across the five themes of the programme: Community Safety & Development; Education & Learning; Health, Wellbeing & Ageing Well; Families & Youth at Risk; and Employability and Work.
Previously pitched at €4 million per annum under the LRFIP, the fund is set to wind down. The final allocations for ESIF from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage are:
- 2026: €1.5 million
- 2027: €1 million
- 2028: €500,000
The application window for ESIF 2026 closed on the 8th of October 2025. Below, the previous Guidance Document and Application Question Guide are available for reference.
The ESIF team can be reached at ESIF@limerick.ie or via telephone at 061 557 560.