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LEADER programme for Rural Development 2023-2027
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The LEADER programme accepts applications based on projects which improve:
- rural tourism
- enterprise development
- broadband
- basic services targeted at hard-to-reach communities
- rural youth
- protection and sustainable use of water resources
- local biodiversity
- renewable energy
The LEADER programme is administered at a local level by 29 local action groups, which contain local representatives from the community, public and private sector. Each group is responsible for selecting and awarding LEADER funding to projects within their geographical area.
... more information on LEADER can be found at this page: LEADER Rural Development
Funding is delivered to 28 sub regional areas through Local Action Groups (LAGs). These groups are partnerships of public and private entities from a defined geographical area. Local action groups are responsible for local projects in accordance with the local development strategies they develop themselves.
Promoters interested in accessing assistance under the LEADER Programme should submit an expression of interest to their local action group.
2023-2027 LEADER Programme Approved Local Development Strategies
Published May 2024.
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Information webinars and thematic workshops on the 2023-2027 LEADER programme can be found here.
LEADER Programme Expression of Interest Guidance Document
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LEADER Programme Expression of Interest Guidance Document Irish
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2023-2027 LEADER Programme Stage 1 EOI - Selection Process Webinar Q & A
Updated - Selection Process Webinar Q & A 13/12/2022
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