1. RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME LEADER 2014-2020

2. RDP LEADER Funding in Co Longford
Welcome
LEADER in Longford
LEADER
Idea to Application

5. LEADER Evaluation Committee
11/20/2018
LEADER in Longford
Local Action Group
(LAG)
Implementing Partner
Financial Partner
LEADER Evaluation Committee
Leader is delivered in Co Longford through a partnership approach.
The LCDC is the LAG and has ultimate responsibility for the delivery of the programme
Longford Community Resources clg will be responsible for the day to day management of the programme – working with promoters to develop their funding applications, accept applications etc
Longford County Council will be responsible for maintaining and retaining all the financial aspects of the programme.
If you are not familiar with LCDC - The Local Community Development Committee was established as part of local government reform in The LCDC comprises of representatives of the Local Authority, state agencies, community and voluntary sector and social partners.

6. RDP (LEADER) 2014-2020 (€7.5m) Themes & Sub-Themes
11/20/2018
Theme 1: Economic Development, Enterprise Development and
Job Creation
Rural Tourism
Enterprise Development
Theme 2:
Social Inclusion
Basic Services Targeted at Hard to Reach Communities
Rural Youth
Theme 3:
Rural Environment
Protection and Sustainable use of Water Resources
Protection and Improvement of Local Biodiversity
Rural Towns
Just over €7.5m is available to Co Longford over the life time of the programme
3 themes which reflect the key challenges facing rural Ireland with regard to Economic Recover, Job creation, Social Inclusion and the rural environment.
Each theme is defined further through a number of sub-themes which reflect the key areas in need of greatest support
This funding will be invested in innovative projects under these themes that have the greatest potential to promote and support sustainable development in Co Longford
Broadband
Development of Renewable Energy

7. Meet with your group
Identify your group’s needs
Make contact with LEADER team in LCRL
Meet with LEADER team to support you in taking you project from an idea to an application for LEADER funding

8. 11/20/2018
Thank you for your time and we look forward to working and supporting you during the LEADER Programme.
For further information please contact:
Longford Community Resources CLG
Longford Community Enterprise Centre
Ballinalee Road
Longford
(043)