Leader Funding 2014-2023

~ Programme Closed for Funding ~

LEADER is a community led approach to local development funded through Ireland’s Rural Development Programme 2014-2020. The programme was extended to include The Transitional LEADER Programme which is a two year programme which will bridge the gap between the LEADER 2014-2020 Programme and the new LEADER Programme.

The aim of the Transitional LEADER Programme is to allow locally-led rural development projects to continue to be delivered using the current LEADER model until the new EU programme commences in 2023.

The LEADER programme supports locally identified initiatives that seek to address locally identified needs and challenges. It is delivered in each region by a Local Action Group (LAG). In County Westmeath this is Westmeath Local Community Development Committee (WLCDC) in partnership with Westmeath County Council (WCC) as the Financial Partner and Westmeath Community Development (WCD) as the Implementing Partner. WCD provides direct support to potential applicants seeking funds under the LEADER Programme.

LEADER 2014-2020 covers the geographically area of County of Westmeath, funding of €7,384,205 will cover a number of themes outlined in the Westmeath Local Development Strategy for the duration of the programme. The Programme includes a number of themes and sub themes that reflect the overarching needs of rural Ireland.

LEADER THEMES and SUB THEMES

Expression of Interest/Application Process:

Expression of Interest/Application Process:

All potential applicants are required to complete an Expression of Interest (EOI) Form. This form is available on request from the LEADER Section of Westmeath Community Development on 044 93 48571 Email: leader@westcd.ie

For further assistance regarding LEADER in Westmeath please contact any of the following:

Bernie Leavy bleavy@westcd.ie

Andrea Corroon ACorroon@westcd.ie