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Objective of the funding programme

The LEADER programme is administered locally by Local Action Groups (LAGs), which include representatives from the community, public, and private sectors. These groups are responsible for selecting and awarding LEADER funding to projects within their geographical areas, based on the local development strategies they create.

Improvements under the following themes are considered:

Theme 1 – Economic Development and Job Creation
• The Green Economy
• Agricultural Diversification
• Rural Tourism & Recreation
• Enterprise Development
• Rural Food Production
• Social, Community & Co-operative Enterprises

Theme 2 – Rural Infrastructure & Social Inclusion
• Rural Infrastructure
• Accessible Services
• Optimising Digital Connectivity
• Rural Youth

Theme 3 – Sustainable Development of the Rural Environment and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
• Sustainable Development of the Rural Environment
• Climate Change Capacity Building
• Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation

See general information on how to apply to this programme and learn about its funding opportunities.

Find further assistance and guidance on all aspects of participation.

Type of funding

Grants

Funding rate (percentage of covered costs)

75% to 100% co-financing rate.

Expected budget range of proposals

< 50.000 €, 50.000 - 100.000 €, 100.001 € - 1M €

Can the received funding be combined with other funding sources (blended)?

Yes

Is a Consortium required to apply for the funding?

No

Administering authority

Department of Rural and Community Development

General information

LEADER Operating Rules

Further information

LEADER LAGs approved projects

Ireland

All parts of Ireland with the exception of the areas within the boundaries of the five main cities of Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Waterford and Galway

Step 1. Preparing the ground for adaptation
Step 2. Assessing climate change risks and vulnerabilities
Step 3. Identifying adaptation options
Step 4. Assessing and selecting adaptation options
Step 5. Implementing adaptation
Step 6. Monitoring and evaluating adaptation
Companies, SMEs and private associations, Local authorities and administrative bodies, NGOs, Social, cultural and educational institutionsAgriculture, Biodiversity protection, Buildings, Disaster Risk Reduction, Forestry, Health, Transport, Water management, Energy, Tourism, Coastal areas, Marine and Fisheries, Ecosystems restoration

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