Welcome to SWARD
Welcome to SWARD
SWARD (South West Action for Rural Development) is the delivery mechanism for Axis 3 of the NI Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 for the four District Council areas of Cookstown, Dungannon and South Tyrone, Fermanagh and Magherafelt.
The Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 is part financed by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and is managed by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
At the local level, the programme is strategically delivered by a Joint Council Committee (JCC) representing all four Councils and implemented by a Local Action Group (LAG) comprised of local Councillors and Social Partner representatives.
Cookstown District Council acts as the Lead Council with responsibility for all financial and administrative matters.
Through SWARD, the Rural Development Programme offers a fantastic opportunity to support rural communities and enterprises to diversify into non-agricultural activities, support business creation, encourage tourism activities, village renewal, improve access to basic services and conservation and upgrading of the rural heritage.
Measure 3.1, Farm Diversification, opens 26 March 2012 to 12 noon 11 May 2012 for Standalone Renewable Energy Applications Only - Click Measure 3.1 Call Guidance Renewable Energy for guidance on the Renewable Energy call.
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