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Partnership unveils grant scheme
25.03.09
INISHOWEN Development
Partnership (IDP) is calling on groups,
organisations and companies in the peninsula to
submit their expressions of interest for funding
under the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013.
Over this period, IDP will administer funding on
behalf of the Department of Community, Rural and
Gaeltacht Affairs within its Inishowen catchment
region. The programme's allocation for 2009 is
€285,458. |
The main theme of the
National Rural Development Programme is "Improving
the quality of life in rural areas and encouraging
diversification of economic activity".
The programme provides funding for a broad range of
interests including the diversification into
non-agricultural activities; support for business
creation and development; encouragement of tourism
activities; basic services for the economy and rural
population; village renewal and development;
conservation and upgrading of the rural heritage and
training. "However, only those projects that are in
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programme's objectives,
operating guidelines and eligibility criteria, can
be considered for Rural Development Programme grant
aid," said a Partnership spokesperson. Expression of
Interest forms are now available from Inishowen
Development Partnership Office, Pound Street,
Carndonagh, Inishowen, Co. Donegal. You can also
call 93-73083. Closing date for return of Expression
of Interest forms is 5pm on Thursday, April 9, 2009. |
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