LEADER Programme Funding
From Department of Rural and Community Development
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Since its launch in 1991, LEADER programme has helped rural communities across the European Union to actively engage and to direct the local development of their area, through community-led local development.
The LEADER Programme accepts applications based on projects which improve:
The programme is administered at a local level by 29 local action groups. These 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.
A project must be aligned with the priorities of the local development strategy.
The total funding available under the LEADER 2014-2020 Programme is €250 million.
For more information on LEADER, go to the following page: LEADER Rural Development