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LEADER 2014-2020 LEADER in Co. Westmeath LEADER has been supporting - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
LEADER 2014-2020 LEADER in Co. Westmeath LEADER has been supporting - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME LEADER 2014-2020 LEADER in Co. Westmeath LEADER has been supporting communities and enterprises for over 20 years in County Westmeath. LEADER Programme 2014-2020 (Budget of 5.5m for projects ) Currently
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LEADER Programme 2014-2020
Each LEADER area has a Local Development Strategy – (LDS) which is set out under the following Themes:
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Economic Development, Enterprise Development and Job Creation 2. Social Inclusion 3. Rural Environment
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LEADER 2014-2020
Theme 1: Economic Development, Enterprise Development & Job Creation
Sub-themes: 1.1 Rural Tourism (water-based activities, outdoor
recreation, heritage, clusters/networks, promotion)
1.2 Enterprise Development (food, crafts, creative
industries, agri-diversification, renewable energy)
1.3 Rural Towns (enhancement works, development
- f recreation spaces and community facilities)
1.4 Broadband (ICT Training, small scale equipment)
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LEADER 2014-2020
Theme 2: Social Inclusion
Sub-themes: 2.1 Basic Services for Hard to Reach
Communities (community facilities and services, recreational infrastructure)
2.2 Rural Youth (improvement of youth
cafes/clubs including social, recreational and educational activities)
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LEADER 2014-2020
Theme 3: Rural Environment
Sub-themes: 3.1 Protection and sustainable use of Water
Resources (education and awareness on protection
and conservation of water).
3.2 Protection and Improvement of Local
Biodiversity (education and awareness, training)
3.3 Development of Renewable Energy
(education and awareness for communities, feasibility
studies on production and use of green technologies within the community)
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LEADER 2014-2020
Remaining budget – €758,000 (14%) EOIs submitted and Full applications by
31 March 2020
Accepting Expressions of Interest up to
31 December 2020
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LEADER 2014-2020
Development of Renewable Energy –
Support for the improvement of community facilities through the use of Renewable Energy
Call for proposals will be issued in
Autumn 2020
Details will be advertised
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CONTACT DETAILS
LEADER PROGRAMME 2014-2020 Westmeath Community Development
Mullingar E.T.I. Cntr., Mullingar Business Park, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
T: 044 93 48571
- r in Athlone
Unit 4 Rockdean Building, Blyry Business Park, Athlone, Co. Westmeath