Association Northwest Lithuania Local Action Group

NWL LAG territory

NWL LAG area consist of: Laižuva neighborhood Viekšniai neighborhood Seda neighborhood Židikai neighborhood Reivyčiai neighborhood Šerkšnėnai neighborhood Tirkšliai neighborhood Mažeikiai neighborhood

NWL LAG aims The aims of established LAGs in Lithuania are to develop local partnership between Governmental and Non-Governmental Organizations in LAG localities seeking to implement the principles of cohesive rural development.

Brief facts about NWL LAG Founded on Inhabitants in the area approximately NWL LAG consists of 16 members of whom 10 are board members On NWL LAG implemented pilot integrated strategy and reclaimed Lt. Now LAG is implementing Local Development Strategy for year and has to reclaim Lt

YEAR The Northwest Lithuania Local Action Group (NWLLAG) operating in the Mažeikiai district implemented the strategy “Rural Locality Study and Preparation of the Integrated Pilot Study, Seeking for the Life Quality Improvement in the Rural Residential Locality of the Mažeikiai District.” The strategy has been prepared in accordance with the questionnaire results of the district residents.

YEAR During the first stage of application submission, 15 applications were received, of which 8 were granted financing. Within the second call for applications, the NWL LAG received 22 applications. Funding was granted to 21 projects. After the third call, two more projects were funded. In total, 31 projects were implemented.

Community of Židikai

Rural community of Račaliai

Enterpreneourship learning in Ukrinai

The support was used for putting to order the community and culture house, the public bath-house of the Viekšniai eldership was repaired, in Seda the premises of the former pharmacy was adapted for the community centre, the community trainings and various events were organized.

Priorities of the strategy of local development for st Priority. Diversification of rural businesses and encouragement of competitive ability 2nd Priority. Public buildings‘ renovation and their use for the development of sociality and reduction of social isolation 3rd Priority. Harmonious development of public infrastructure and it use for the improvement of conditions of life 4th Priority. Preservation of cultural heritage, improvement of recreational occupation, cultural life and people security

PrioritiesProject Value, LTLFinancing sources Support funds, LTL Contribution of project managers, LTL Business development, 25%, LTL 1st Priority. Diversification of rural businesses and encouragement of competitive ability, 25 % Rural renewal, 75%, LTL 2nd Priority. Public buildings‘ renovation and use for the development of sociality and decrease of social isolation, 21% rd Priority. Harmonious development of public infrastructure and its use for the improvement of conditions of life in rural areas, decrease of social isolation, 40% th Priority. Preservation of cultural heritage and improvement of recreational occupation, cultural life and people security, 14% Total for rural renewal: Total for project implementation: Expenses related to the administration of local local development strategy implementation, 20%. (including publicity expenses) TOTAL:

NWL LAG LEARNING PROJECT Support for implementing local development strategies to teach people: – Potential applicants – NWL LAG administration and members Funding – Lt Organizing teaching and consulting how to prepare correctly: application; procurement public p.; documentation and other actual themes.

Transnational cooperation LAG Steinfurter Land (Germany), LAG „Developement Association of Saldus District“ (Latvia), West Cork LAG (Ireland), Tartu Rural Developement Assosiation (Estonia).

We are open to new ideas for transnational cooperation project!