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- Measure 3.1 Diversification into non-agricultural activities
- Measure 3.2 Business Creation and Development - Private Sector Businesses and Social Economy Businesses
- Measure 3.3 Encouragement of Tourism Activities – Private Sector, Social Economy Organisations and Public Bodies
- Measure 3.4 Basic Services – Private Sector, Social Economy, Public Bodies, Community-Based
- Measure 3.5 Village Renewal and Development – Private Sector, Social Economy, Public Bodies, Community-Based
- Measure 3.6 Conservation and Upgrading of Heritage – Private Sector, Social Economy, Public Bodies, Community-Based
- Rural Childcare
- Youth
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Measure 3.6 Conservation and Upgrading of Heritage – Private Sector, Social Economy, Public Bodies, Community-Based
(Local Heritage Measure)
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What will this Measure do?
This Measure offers new and existing businesses/organisations/groups an opportunity to develop, promote and implement projects to preserve and upgrade rural heritage and to use the natural and built environment as the basis for sustainable economic growth in rural areas.
Why?
The diversity of natural and cultural resources, if properly nurtured and their use carefully encouraged, represent considerable economic potential for a confident and distinct rural Northern Ireland. To assist and encourage an increased knowledge and/or access to rural heritage sites, stewardship of environmental resources and localised heritage, culture and history projects
Who can benefit?
Applications are invited from the private sector, social economy sector, public bodies and community-based organisations.
Please note: This is a competitive programme.
What type of projects can be supported?
Contact Project Officer for advice on eligibility.
Examples of projects could include:
- Monument/heritage site conservation and protection
- Access/signage/information re heritage sites
- Culture, history and heritage
What type of grant and how much?
Activity |
Level of support |
Maximum Grant |
| 1. Technical support for business plans or feasibility plans to help new businesses become established and to help existing businesses consolidate and expand and for bespoke training directly related to project applications( which is not on offer from any other provider ) and for marketing support |
Up to 50% (Private Sector)
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£5,000
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| Up to 75% (Social Economy Sector) |
£5,000 |
| 2. Grant aid towards capital and resource costs |
Up to 50% ( Private Sector) |
£40,000 |
| Up to 75% (Social Economy Sector) |
£240,000 |
You can top up the maximum grant to £50,000 if you add an approved maximum £10,000 renewable energy element to your project.
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