RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 2007-2013
FUNDING OVERVIEW
PROJECT ELIGIBILITY
Project eligibility is determined in accordance with strict operating guidelines developed by the EU and the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. DLDC endeavours to administer all grant aid to projects, however only those projects that are in keeping with the programmes’ objectives, operating guidelines and eligibility criteria can be considered for aid.
GRANT AID AVAILABLE
The amount of grant aid available to project promoters may vary in accordance with the measure under which an application is sought. In general, an overall ceiling of €150,000 grant aid per project will apply. In exceptional circumstances, and subject to prior written approval of EU Rural Development Division within the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, grant aid of up to €200,000 may be awarded.
Applicants will be asked to demonstrate the need for funding. Match funding is a pre-requisite and the level of funding awarded is dependent on the class of the applicant and the type of project. For private applicants, the grant aid will vary from 50% for capital type projects to 75% for Analysis & Development. For community applicants, the grant aid will vary from 75% for capital type projects to 90% for Analysis & Development. Funding of between 50% and 100% is available under Training.
GENERAL
Expenditure |
Maximum Grant |
Funding |
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Private |
Community |
Private |
Community |
Capital |
150,000 |
150,000 |
50% |
75% |
Analysis & Development |
30,000 |
30,000 |
75% |
90% |
Training |
150,000 |
150,000 |
100% |
100% |
Note: Other sources of public funding cannot be used as a source of private matching funding.
