SICAP

The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (known as SICAP) is the national local community development and social inclusion programme. It provides social inclusion supports to individuals and community organisations.
 
The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) 2018-2022 is funded by the Irish Government through the Department of Rural and Community Development and co-funded by the European Social Fund under the Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning (PEIL) 2014-2020
 
Administered by Pobal and funded by the Irish Government through the Department of Rural and Community Development, it also receives funding from the European Social Fund under the Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning (PEIL) 2014-2020.
 
SICAP addresses high and persistent levels of deprivation through targeted and innovative, locally-led approaches. It supports disadvantaged communities and individuals including unemployed people, people living in deprived areas, people with disabilities, single parent families, people on a low income, members of the Traveller and Roma community and other disadvantaged groups.
 
 

For an explanation of SICAP please see this video

 

Southside Partnership DLR implements SICAP in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown, Co. Dublin.
 

The Programme has 2 Goals:

 
Goal 1: Supporting Communities
We support local communities and groups to identify and address social inclusion and equality issues.
Does your community need support:
  • Setting up a group?
  • Accessing funding?
  • Hosting a community event/meeting?
  • Developing governance skills?
  • Planning for the community?
  • Doing community research?

We can provide advice and support.
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Goal 2: Supporting Individuals

We work with individuals to help them to identify and take the steps to improve their quality of life and wellbeing and to access lifelong learning opportunities.

Do you need support with:

  • Working out your next steps?
  • Building your confidence?
  • Finding out about your rights and entitlements?
  • Exploring your educational options?
  • Accessing other services?

We provide a one-to-one confidential support and advice service to help you reach your full potential. For more information contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

 

Are you unemployed and would like to explore the option of becoming self-employed?

Do you need help:

  • Exploring a business idea?
  • Accessing relevant enterprise training?
  • Applying for the Back to Work Enterprise Allowance?
  • Exploring the reality of self-employment?

We provide a one-to-one confidential support and advice Enterprise Support Service. For more information contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.