Information Evening on 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 Evaluation Sub-Committee Board 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 Rural Social Economic Development, Environment Enterprise Development and Job Inclusion Creation €1,641,141 €2,119,761 € 3,801,682 Sub Themes: Sub Themes: Sub Themes: Protection and Rural Tourism Sustainable use of Water Basic Services Targeted € 1,229,664 Resources at Hard to Reach Communities € 278,947 Enterprise Development € 1,565,175 Protection and € 1,415,716 Improvement of Local Biodiversity Rural Towns € 472,662 € 1,109,378 Rural Youth Development of € 554,485 Renewable Energy Broadband € 46,924 € 889,533
Rates of Aid Summary of Current Funding Ceilings and Support Rates Type of Project Applicant Maximum Rate of Aid Maximum Funding Private Up to a maximum of 50% Investment & other supports Community Up to a maximum of 75% (including animation €200,000 undertaken as part of the Community under basic implementation of a project) services targeted at hard to Up to a maximum of 90% reach communities sub-theme Private Up to a maximum of 75% Analysis and Development €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 of Animation and Capacity Building, research and development grants, capital and marketing grants, provision of 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 on 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 Application NTLP/STDC LCDC Grant Grant LCDC Evaluation EOI Approved Eligible Progressed Sub-Committee Board Board Offer Claim No LCDC agrees that the project LCDC Not Application should not progress & promoter Informed Approved Progressed informed in writing
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
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