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Peace Programme (Peace II)
What is the Peace Programme?
The EU Programme for Peace and Reconciliation is a unique EU funded programme for all of Northern Ireland and the Border Regions of Ireland (Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Louth, Monaghan and Sligo).
Its main aim is to promote reconciliation and help to build a more peaceful and stable society.
How much money is available under Peace II?
Over €704 million is available under the Programme between 2000 to 2004.
Where do I get funding from?
The Peace Programme is implemented by a number of bodies: government departments, non-governmental organisations, known as Intermediary Funding Bodies and Local Strategy Partnerships and County Council Led Task Forces, based on local council areas.
How do I apply for funding?
The Peace Programme has five main priorities which are broken down into measures. Different Implementing Bodies have responsibility for different measures. You should establish which measure you wish to apply under and the Implementing Body responsible.
To apply for Peace funding you must fill out an application form. The application form is in two parts, Part A and Part B.
You can complete Part A online at www.eugrants.org and send it to the relevant Implementing Body. You will then be sent a paper version of Part B to complete.
If you have problems completing Part A online or can’t access the internet, contact the relevant Implementing Body for assistance.
Who can apply for funding?
Anyone can apply for funding under Peace II as long as you are fulfilling the objectives of the Programme. Some measures target businesses, others community groups, women, young people or the farming community. Implementing Bodies can advise on which measures apply to different groups.
All Implementing Bodies have different opening and closing dates. These are normally advertised in the press or are available on www.eugrants.org
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Peace II Documents section |
PROGRAMME GUIDANCE
You will find useful information on applying for PEACE II funding in our Reports & Publications section.
PEACE II PROJECTS
For information on successful projects, please click on www.seupbsuccessfulprojects.org
APPLICATIONS
www.eugrants.org
This site provides information on all Structural Funds including Peace II and INTERREG IIIA. It also provides the Part A application form and guidance material.
MONITORING COMMITTEE
The Peace Programme is monitored by the Special EU Programmes Body as Managing Authority, under the supervision of the Programme Monitoring Committee.
The Monitoring Committee is chaired by the Chief Executive of Special EU Programmes Body and its membership comprises a wide range of representatives. These include nominees from regional interests, government departments, social partners, regional/local government and the EU Commission. In addition, the Committee also includes advisors from the departments and observers from the Department for Trade and Investment and from the International Fund for Ireland. Committee members are drawn from both Northern Ireland and the Border Region.
NORTHERN IRELAND REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP BOARD
The Special EU Programmes Body is also responsible for the secretariat for the Northern Ireland Regional Partnership Board.
Set up to ensure that partnership working continues beyond the life of the PEACE II Programme, the Board is tasked with promoting partnership working at a local level, promoting the sharing of best practice, assisting different districts to work together and promoting effective working between districts and the Intermediary Funding Bodies (IFBs).
The Board consists of representatives from political parties, local government officials, social partners, other interests including IFBs and the Equality Commission and is chaired under the direction of the Government.
A list of members and other documents can be found in Reports & Publications
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Interreg IIIA & Other Community Initiatives
What is INTERREG IIIA?
The INTERREG IIIA Programme is an EU Community Initiative designed to support cross border co-operation, social cohesion and economic development between regions of the EU.
The Northern Ireland/Ireland Programme covers all of Northern Ireland and the six Border Counties. It aims to address the economic and social disadvantage that can result from the existence of a border.
What are the Other Community Initiatives?
The Special EU Programmes Body has oversight of Other Community Initiatives being implemented in Northern Ireland and Ireland. Leader + provides aid to rural local action groups to develop the economy. Equal is designed to provide funds to tackle discrimination and inequality and Urban II aids economic and social regeneration in cities. For further information on the Other Community Initiatives, please consult links.
How much money is available under INTERREG IIIA?
Over €182 million is available under the INTERREG IIIA Programme between 2000-2006.
Where do I get funding from?
There are a number of different organisations involved in distributing funds from the INTERREG IIA Programme. Government departments are working alongside locally developed Partnerships on both sides of the border.
How do I apply for funding under INTERREG IIIA?
INTERREG IIIA has three main priorities which are broken down into measures. Different Implementing Agents have responsibility for different measures and you must find out which measure you wish to apply under and the Implementing Agent responsible.
The priorities under INTERREG IIIA are: Integrated Local Development Strategies, Supporting Physical Infrastructure and the Environment and Civic and Community Networking. A fourth priority, Technical Assistance, provides monies to monitor, evaluate, implement and provide information and publicity for the programme.
For information on who to contact for funding under each of the measures please see the Reports & Publications folder. |
INTERREG Documents section |
PROGRAMME GUIDANCE
You will find useful information on applying for INTERREG funding in our Reports & Publications section.
APPLICATIONS
www.eugrants.org
This site provides information on all Structural Funds including INTERREG IIIA and Peace II. It also provides guidance material to help applicants.
MONITORING COMMITTEE
The INTERREG IIIA Programme is monitored by the Special EU Programmes Body as Managing Authority, under the supervision of the Programme Monitoring Committee.
The Monitoring Committee is chaired by the Chief Executive of Special EU Programmes Body and its membership comprises a wide range of representatives. These include nominees from regional interests, government departments, social partners, regional/local government and the EU Commission. In addition, the Committee also includes advisors from the departments and observers from the Department for Trade and Investment and from the International Fund for Ireland. Committee members are drawn from both Northern Ireland and the Border Region.
Agreed documents can be found in Reports & Publications
Common ChapterThe ‘Common Chapter’ activities are a framework for building and developing appropriate and mutually beneficial forms of co-operation. Three major types of co-operation have been identified:
• Co-operation along the Border Corridor;
• Co-operation North/South within the island of Ireland; and
• Co-operation East/West between the island of Ireland and Great Britain, Europe and internationally.
The Special EU Programmes Body is responsible for monitoring and promoting the Common Chapter.
Documents relating to the Common Chapter can be found in Reports & Publications. |
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