LOCAL IMPROVEMENT SCHEME 2026

SCHEME FOR THE FUNDING OF IMPROVEMENT WORKS TO NON-PUBLIC ROADS

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Grant aid under the Local Improvement Scheme is subject to the availability of funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development. Applications are invited from residents/users of non-public roads who wish to participate in a scheme.  Roscommon County Council proposes to compile a prioritised list of Local Improvement Schemes which it is hoped will commence in 2026, subject to the availability of funding.  Roscommon County Council’s grant aid for 2026 has not yet been announced.   

• The scheme is subject to strict criteria and conditions as set down by the Department of Rural and Community Development
• The guidelines specify the local contribution from the landowners/local residents of between 10% and 15% of the overall cost must be paid before work commences

Eligible road projects are as follows:

• Road projects which provide access to parcels of land, of which, two or more are owned or occupied by different persons, one of which must be for agricultural/harvesting purposes;
• Road projects which provide access for harvesting purposes (including turf or seaweed) for two or more persons; or
• Road projects which provide access to at least one parcel of land owned or occupied by a person engaged in agricultural activities AND which separately provides access for harvesting purposes (including turf or seaweed) for at least one other person.
• In addition, works can also be carried out on Amenity Roads. Amenity Roads are non- public roads leading to important community amenities such as graveyards or other tourist/heritage sites.

The online application form must be completed via My Online Services at: https://roscommon-self.achieveservice.com.  Please register, using your own email address, for My Online Services atwww.roscommoncoco.ie  before you begin.   Incomplete online applications or late online applications will not be considered.

Applications may be made via My Online Services from 12th December 2025.  The closing date for receipt of completed online applications is 23rd January 2026.  Any queries relating to the application process or eligibility for the scheme should be emailed to roads@roscommoncoco.ie