Application Process

As a general rule applications received from:

Businesses are likely to attract support no higher than 50% of total project cost;
Community projects are likely to attract support no higher than 70% of total project costs.

Applicants will need to demonstrate that:

Funding will make a contribution to the economic and social viability of the area;
Capital funding towards community facilities provides additional rural services and usage.

Applications will be assessed on:

• Alignment with the LAG’s Local Development Strategy, and Delivery Plan
• Need for public funding
• Established need; they do not directly compete or duplicate existing activities or businesses
• Economic impact
• Viability and sustainability of project once funding finishes
• They provide something that cannot be funded from another appropriate source

Expression of interest Form
Expression of Interest Guidance document
F.A.Qs document