DLDC Awarded €13M under Rural Development Programme

2007-2013 (LEADER Element)

DLDC announced on the 4th November, that it is has been awarded €13Million under the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 from the Department of Community Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs.

The programme contains eight measures which are designed to "improve the quality of life in rural areas and encourage diversification of economic activity.".....read more:

About the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013

Diversification into Non-Agricultural Activities

Support for Business Creation and Development

Encouragement of Tourism Activities

Basic Services for the Economy & Rural Population

Village and Countryside Renewal and Development

Conservation and Upgrading of the Rural Heritage

Training and Information for Economic Factors Under Axis 3

If you would like to discuss a project idea with a LEADER Project Officer, please download and complete an "Expression of Interest Form" by clicking on the link below. You can also phone DLDC on 07491 27056 (Letterkenny Office) or on 07497 23368 (Donegal Town Office) for further advice and guidance on the Rural Development Programmme.

A Walks Scheme has been introduced which should see farmers/private landowners and landholders/users receive payment for the development, maintenance and enhancement of approved National Waymarked Ways and Looped Walking Routes that pass through their land.  THIS CALL IS ONLY FOR LANDOWNERS/ HOLDERS WHO HAVE NOT ALREADY APPLIED. THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST IS FRIDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER 2010. The scheme is funded by the Department of Community, Equality & Gaeltacht Affairs, administered by Donegal Local Development Company Ltd, and is now available to landholders on the “McSwyne’s Gun Loop Walk’.   
 
Expression of interest forms can be downloaded here: expression of interest form - walks scheme
 
For further information please contact Inga Bock, Rural Recreation Officer, DLDC Office, Bluestack Centre, Drimarone, Letterbarrow, Phone: 074 9744937, mobile: 087 9318077, email: ibock@dldc.org.