Galway Rural Development (GRD), through the programmes they manage, work along with individuals, community groups, and other stakeholders to improve the quality of life for all in Co Galway. Under Chief Executive Steve Dolan, GRD focuses on those most in need and look to create real chances for people to make positive changes for themselves and their communities across rural Galway.
GRD currently administers SICAP, LEADER, the Rural Social Scheme (RSS), the TÚS Programme, ParentChild+, a Migrant Health programme, WorkAbility, Social Prescribing, a Community Employment (CE) Scheme, and an Empowering Communities programme. GRD has also led the way in terms of the Smart Villages initiative; initially in Mountbellew, then Headford, and also in South Galway.