Costa Costa

Costa Costa COSTA - Community Organisations of South Tyrone & Areas Ltd is the Local Rural Support Network (LRSN) Policies & Procedures.

COSTA delivers the Rural Community Development Support Service (RCDSS) in the Dungannon & South Tyrone area (sub-contracted under CWSAN). The Rural Community Development Support Service (RCDSS) is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs (DAERA) - Tackling Rural Poverty & Social Isolation Programme (TRPSI). COSTA assists local community groups through a wide range of su

pport services including: training, facilitation, access, information, brokerage, consultation and assistance tailored to individual group needs.

‘Sustaining Local Communities’

Aims under the RCDSS are:

* Support for Community Planning.
* Support for Isolated Rural People.
* Support for Sustainability of Rural Villages.
* DAERA Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme

COSTA provides on-going practical community development support - responsive to YOUR local groups needs. Rural Community Development Support Service (RCDSS) - What we offer:
· Grant Tracker / Funding Information Searches and assistance accessing grants.
· Comprehensive range of support, advice, guidance & information ideal for C.D. groups.
· New Group start-up support & facilitation.
· Training: Governance and Management Committee Skills. Capacity Building, Training, Workshops, Information Sessions. Best Practice Visits, Networking, Events, Meetings.
· Project Development Support - guidance on fundraising, accessing funds and grant application assistance.
· Access to GrantTracker & Funding Databases. Access to NISRA / NINIS, Statistics.
· Regular Newsletters, Mail-outs, Email-outs, E-Sheets. Facebook updates, COSTA Website.
· Resource Library, Equipment Loan. Office Services - photocopying, fax and e-mail service.
· Community Audit assistance, Needs Analysis, Action Plans.
· Representation of the rural community and sector at regional and local levels.
· Consultations & access to Policy.
· Wide range of Governance, Management, Leadership, Strategic, Operational Support Services, information & resources. Click into the "News" section of this Website for further information on upcoming Workshops, Events, Meetings and Visits currently planned under the RCDSS. Contact COSTA:
Tel: 028 855 56880 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.costaruralsupportnetwork.org

Registered Company in Northern Ireland: NI 42832 Registered with the Charity Commission NI: NIC101598

24/08/2026
24/08/2026

⏰ ONLY 2 WEEKS TO GO ⏰

Expressions of Interest for the next PEACEPLUS funded RiSE cohort will open on Tuesday 1st September, giving rural organisations across Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland an opportunity to be part of RiSE 🙌

📅 Opens: Tuesday 1st September 2026
⏳ Closes: Friday 9th October 2026

Keep an eye on our socials as full details and the Expression of Interest form will be available from 1st September.

24/08/2026

💡Got an idea that could make a difference in your community? We could help you make it happen.

The Rural Action Awards are NOW OPEN.

🏡 Improve a community space
⚽ Purchase much needed equipment
🤝 Bring people together
🤷🏼‍♂️ Try something new in your community

We’re offering £1,000/€1,000 awards to help rural community organisations turn great ideas into action. Open to constituted rural groups across Northern Ireland and the border counties of Donegal, Cavan, Sligo, Leitrim, Monaghan and Louth.

📅 Apply by Sunday 20th September 2026
👉 To find out more and complete our short form:
https://ruralaction.co/what-we-do/rural-action-awards-scheme/

Your idea. Your community. Let's make it happen 💗

20/08/2026

Are you fundraising? Does your fundraising activity meet the standards outlined within the Code of Fundraising Practice? Join our next online session where we'll have Gráinne from the Fundraising Regulator to tell you all you need to know!
👉More details and joining instructions at https://ow.ly/Urb950ZBOhy

This FREE session is ideal for volunteers and for those who recruit and support volunteer fundraisers on behalf of your organisation.

10/08/2026

News | Innovation is helping businesses across Northern Ireland grow!
160 micro and SME businesses are planning to invest £3.6 million in innovation thanks to our Business Innovation Grant (BIG). 💡
Since launching in November 2024, BIG has helped businesses develop new products, services and processes, boosting productivity and supporting growth ambitions.
One company benefiting is Equipple, whose funding helped commercialise its parent-teacher engagement platform and secure its first sales in England and the UAE. 📈
Applications for the next cohort are now open until 12 noon on 4 September.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/3SoPmqP

29/07/2026

Do you work in the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise sector? Your organisation may be able to claim a free laptop through the Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund.
The Fund supports digital inclusion initiatives focused on:
🔹Opening up opportunities through skills
🔹Tackling data and device poverty
🔹Breaking down barriers to digital services
🔹Building confidence and supporting local delivery

Check the eligibility criteria and apply here: https://consultations2.nidirect.gov.uk/dof/8b7e644c/

🗓️ Closing date for applications is 7 August, 2026

29/07/2026

Address

President Grant's Homestead
Dungannon
BT701TW

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+442885556880

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