Whitehead Diamond Jubilee Wood Event
Farm Family Options What's Happening Feb 2012
A range of events and initiatives to support farm families - check it out!
Rural Network NI has launched a great guide showcasing projects across all themes of the Programme
Check out the Templepatrick Village Plan
Download the plan or summary now!
URGENT! Application Call for All Measures!
For projects which can complete by 31st March 2012-Now Closed
Village Renewal and Development
Support for Village Renewal
Aim: To provide support to new and existing Private Sector Businesses, Social Economy Organisations, Public Bodies and Not-for-Profit Community Groups in order to:
- Develop village renewal schemes
- Promote village enhancement
- Develop community infrastructure
Activities which may be eligible for support under this Measure include:
- Village Action Plans
- Projects to implement the Action Plan, for example:
- Streetscape improvements
- Aesthetic improvements
- Provision of signage
- Promoting greater community inclusivity/participation
- Greater use of existing buildings
For private sector organisations, funding is available at 50% grant aid up to a maximum of £50,000.
For social economy organisations and non-departmental public bodies, funding is available at 75% grant aid up to a maximum of £250,000.
Where the total project cost is greater than £10,000, Community/Voluntary groups must be registered as a Community Interest Company, Limited Liability Partnership or Company limited by guarantee. Where the total project cost is £10,000 or less, the Community/Voluntary group must have a constitution in place.
Villages which currently have plans in place include:
Click on the village to download their Village Plan!