RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 2007-2013

BASIC SERVICES FOR THE ECONOMY AND RURAL POPULATION
FUNDING OVERVIEW

BASIC SERVICES FOR THE ECONOMY AND RURAL POPULATION

Donegal Local Development Company Ltd will consider applications for the delivery of initiatives which focus on the basic services for the economy and rural population under the Rural Development Programme over the 2007-2013 period.  The basic services for the economy and rural population measure will address quality of life issues, including the availability of services and living conditions, that significantly influence the extent to which people are willing to return or re-locate to rural areas to live and work.

Projects will be considered for funding that identify and provide appropriate cultural, recreational and leisure facilities to local communities not otherwise available to them to enhance the overall economic development of local areas by providing accessible and affordable services.

EXAMPLES OF PROJECTS WHICH MAY BE ELIGIBLE

• Provision of amenity, leisure and recreation facilities which support recreation and lifestyle projects for rural communities from “cradle to grave”.
• Support for provision of a basic level of cultural and arts services within rural communities.
• Support for innovative activities in local communities such as social and information networks including the development of information technology initiatives.
• Support for provision of recycling facilities located at existing community centres in conjunction with the council.
• Provision, refurbishment and extension of community infrastructure and facilities including community centres.

You should consult a Project Officer prior to submitting an application.