First Steps
Programme Measures
Village Renewal and Development
Measure 3.5 Village Renewal and Development
NOTE:- Contact Office for more information on the measure
What will this Measure do?
This Measure offers new and existing businesses/organisations/groups an opportunity to develop, promote and implement village regeneration actions.
Why?
This programme offers local people an opportunity to develop an integrated approach to regeneration to meet the challenges and contribute to the sustainability of the village.
Who can benefit?
Applications are invited from the private sector, public bodies, social economy sector and community-based organisations.Please note: This is a competitive programme.
What type of projects can be supported?
- Village Action Plans
- Streetscape improvements & Aesthetic improvements
- Promoting greater community inclusiveness/participation
- Greater use of existing buildings
Activity | Level of support | Overall Grant Allocation for Lagan Rural Partnership |
| 1. Grant-aid to work with rural villages in the area to complete and implement village regeneration plans | For all of these grants the level of support is up to 50% for the private sector and 75% for social economy enterprises including Community Groups. Non Dept Public Bodies and local Councils. | Approx £15,000 per successful village. |
| 2. Grant-aid to support physical and environmental regeneration improvements as outlined in the above village regeneration plans | A total fund of £1,120, 000 is available. Each village will enter into a competitive process to draw down funding for their regeneration plans. |
- Social economy enterprises and non departmental public bodies may provide match funding in the form of contribution in kind (20%) and cash contribution of at least 5%
- Applicants can also apply for technical support, bespoke training & marketing support under this Measure
Applicants must be located in a rural area. They may be;
- private individuals, aged over 18 years
- social economy enterprises*
- non departmental public bodies
- local councils
Non Eligible Activities
Any activity that could be funded by another statutory body/council.Employment grants for private business or non strategic posts.
Renewable Energy Sources
Renewable Energy Sources may be funded only where it is part of a capital spend project for a new or expanding business. The project must also create employment.
