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Information Evening

• n the

Rural Development Programme 2014-20

TIPPERARY LOCAL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Agenda

Introduction & Background RDP Themes & Objectives Application Procedures & Process Q & A Meet the RDP Team

Introduction & Background

LEADER/Rural Development Programme

Priority 6 of the EU Rural Development Programme (“Promoting social inclusion, poverty reduction and economic development in rural areas”) Combination of EU funding and State funding – National budget €250m Provides supports for Local Development Strategy Actions actions in rural areas Delivered in Tipperary by the Local Action Group: Tipperary Local Community Development Committee in collaboration with the Implementing Partners: NTLP & STDC

New Structure

Board Board Board Board Board Evaluation Sub-Committee Board Evaluation Sub-Committee Board

Total Budget – Tipperary RDP 2014-2020 County Tipperary

€ 7,577,582.46

& Additional Funds from Supplementary Measures: Cooperation & DAFM Artisan Food

LDS Measures / Budget

Economic Development, Enterprise Development and Job Creation

€ 3,801,682

Sub Themes:

Rural Tourism € 1,229,664 Enterprise Development € 1,415,716 Rural Towns € 1,109,378 Broadband € 46,924

Social Inclusion

€2,119,761

Sub Themes:

Basic Services Targeted at Hard to Reach Communities € 1,565,175 Rural Youth € 554,485

Rural Environment €1,641,141

Sub Themes:

Protection and Sustainable use of Water Resources € 278,947 Protection and Improvement of Local Biodiversity € 472,662

Development of Renewable Energy € 889,533

Rates of Aid

Summary of Current Funding Ceilings and Support Rates Type of Project Applicant Maximum Rate of Aid Maximum Funding Investment & other supports (including animation undertaken as part of the implementation of a project) Private Up to a maximum of 50% €200,000 Community Up to a maximum of 75% Community under basic services targeted at hard to reach communities sub-theme Up to a maximum of 90% Analysis and Development Private Up to a maximum of 75% €30,000 Community Up to a maximum of 90% Training Private or Community Up to a maximum of 100% €200,000

RDP Themes & Objectives

Economic Development, Enterprise Development and Job Creation

Rural Tourism

• Activity Tourism – specific focus on

tourism hubs

• Heritage Tourism – should

complement ‘Irelands Ancient East’

• Strategic marketing and

promotion – focus on high potential products e.g. Lough Derg

• Niche accommodation – should be

needs based and complement existing walking routes or key products

Enterprise Development

• Fostering Entrepreneurship

(Animation & Training)

• Investment Programme for

Rural Enterprises (Capital, Equipment etc.)

• Farm diversification (on-farm

enterprises to supplement farm income)

NOTE: LEO Protocol re Enterprise Projects

Rural Towns

• Economic and job creation stimulus

programme for targeted towns and villages

• Supports to be provided in the form
• f Animation and Capacity Building,

research and development grants, capital and marketing grants, provision

• f a Local Enterprise Development

Fund

• Support the development and

enhancement of rural infrastructure. E.g. Streetscape Enhancement, Green Areas, Tidy Towns Initiatives

Rural Broadband

• Facilitation of broadband

connectivity and small-scale capital interventions to maximise benefit of National Broadband Plan roll-out. E.g. Wi-fi boosters for community facilities, information and facilitation

Social Inclusion

Social Inclusion

• Support of and Investment in Social

Inclusion Initiatives in Rural Areas

• Improving access to Community

Facilities & Social Supports for Disadvantaged in Rural Communities

• Promoting Inclusiveness
• Animation and capacity building
• Small capital grants

Rural Youth

• Development of Youth Infrastructure,

e.g. Youth Clubs & Cafes

• Develop culture based youth

programmes to empower rural youth e.g. music, arts, ICT & digital media, non-mainstream sport etc.

• Promote youth activation and

entrepreneurship through the provision of training

Rural Environment

Protection and use of Sustainable Water Resources

• Awareness raising actions on water

and the importance of water protection, conservation and quality water to our lives and future.

• Feasibility studies and conservation

planning and implementation supports around water conservation and quality

• n lakes and rivers.
• Water recycling programme for

community based promoters

Protection and Improvement of Local Biodiversity

• Awareness programmes, feasibility

studies and conservation plan implementation and supports around biodiversity e.g. invasive species management and general habitat protection

• Environmental improvement projects

e.g. parks, river walks, support native species etc. to support biodiversity

Renewable Energy Development

• Support for feasibility and technical

studies relating to green technologies

• Animation and support for local supply

chain development, particularly for biomass and forestry residue, supply of woodchip and firelogs etc. and the development of district heating systems

• Support for priority business and

community based renewable energy production models e.g. solar, biomass, AD, community wind generation

Supplementary Measures

Implementing Co-Operation Projects

Overview:

• Total National Budget of €10,000,000
• National Call for Proposals
• National or Trans-National projects welcomed
• Terms of aid similar to other projects

DAFM Artisan Foods Initiative

Overview:

• Total National Budget of

€ 15,000,000

• National Call for Proposals
• Scheme aims to improve

marketing, product quality and business skills in the Artisan Food sector through collaborative projects

Application Process

Application Process - EOI

• Contact your Local Development Company (STDC or NTLP) to express your

interest, discuss your project and complete an Expression of Interest Form (EOI)

• Development officer will advise on eligibility based (RDP & LDS) on the EOI and

whether project is subject to a rolling or targeted call process. EOI’s will be managed in two ways (Refer to Guidelines Pack Pg5)

• Rolling call for proposals – on going, first come first served (annual budget)
• Targeted strategic timeframe managed calls (Refer to Guidelines Pack Pg23)

NOTE: A minimum of 50% of the total annual budget must be allocated to Targeted Calls and is applied across all themes

Application Process – Application Form

Items that you should have to support your application form:-

• Current Tax Clearance Certificate
• Group Constitution or Articles and Memorandum of Understanding
• Bank Account, Building Society or Credit Union Account
• Access to the required amount of savings or loan facilities and bridging finance
• Business Plan or needs analysis
• Quotations (You may need to use Public Procurement, depending on the size / value of the project)
• Proof of ownership or lease on property if submitting an application for a capital project
• Planning Permission

RDP Project Process Flow Chart

EOI EOI Eligible Application Progressed

LCDC Evaluation Sub-Committee

NTLP/STDC Board LCDC Board No Application Progressed Approved Grant Offer Grant Claim LCDC Informed LCDC agrees that the project should not progress & promoter informed in writing Not Approved

Application Process – Evaluation & Award

• Project is assessed based on compatibility with the LDS & RDP by the LCDC

Evaluation Sub-Committee

• Reviewed by NTLP/STDC Board to proceed to LCDC
• Project is referred to the LCDC Board for final approval
• Contract (for approved projects) is issued to the promoter by the relevant IP

and LCDC jointly

• Funds are drawn down in arrears on completion or at certain stages during the

project

Payment of Funds

• Payments to promoters are issued retrospectively on a paid invoice basis.
• A promoter can make arrangement to receive phased payments:
• Phased payments can only be considered when:-
• 20% of the total eligible costs of the project have been paid out
• Only a maximum of five phased payments can be considered over the

life of the project.

NOTE: where a project qualifies for phased payments, the promoter must be able to demonstrate availability of Bridging finance of 20% of the total eligible costs of the project

EOIs - Targeted Calls 2017

December 2016

• Rural Tourism: Local heritage/cultural festivals new heritage routes, niche accommodation

projects

• Rural Towns: Minor Capital Programme for Tidy Towns
• Social Inclusion: Community Development Planning Training Programmes (x2) for target

groups March 2017

• Social Inclusion Services
• Rural Youth: New & existing infrastructural projects, music & art based initiatives, county wide

youth training initiative

EOIs - Targeted Calls 2017 cont’d

June 2017

• Rural Towns: Large town development/public realm and smaller town streetscape

enhancement projects

• Rural Water: Countywide Water Conservation Awareness Programme, Water Quality

Conservation Plans and Community Rainwater Harvesting Plans

• Biodiversity: Infrastructural projects and biodiversity projects

August 2017

• Social Inclusion: Play & recreational Facilities, multipurpose community facility upgrades,

community facility upgrades

Implementation Partners Contact Details

Phone: 067-56676 Web: www.ntlp.ie Email: lmckeogh@ntlp.ie Phone: 052-7442652 Web: www.stdc.ie Email: info@stdc.ie