🚨 Welcome to the fourth episode of Access Europe’s #FundingFriday series! 🚨
Twice a month, we’ll be breaking down an EU funding programme, helping you to understand its objectives, who can apply, the application process, the National Contact Point and some examples of successful projects.
This week’s spotlight: PEACEPLUS - the EU’s funding programme designed to support peace and prosperity across Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland.
Objectives:
The overall objective of the PEACEPLUS Programme is to build peace and prosperity.
The programme aims to contribute towards a more prosperous and stable society in Northern Ireland and the Border Region of Ireland. PEACEPLUS focuses on supporting social, economic and regional stability, in particular by promoting cohesion between communities.
The programme focuses on six key Investment Areas:
Who can apply?
The Programme area includes Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland, namely Counties Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Louth, Monaghan and Sligo.
However, cross border collaboration is not strictly limited to the administrative borders of the Programme but has a flexible geography depending on the topic concerned. This is called a functional area and allows for organisations and institutions not based in the core Programme area to get involved in projects by linking with partners within the core Programme area.
Application Process
1. Explore Access Europe’s EU Funding Guide and Open EU Funds
2. Develop your project idea — we recommend drafting a concept note to share with potential partners.
3. Contact us at Access Europe for guidance or support. We offer training and tailored resources to help you prepare.
4. Get in touch with the National Contact Point the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB)
5. Submit your project proposal!
National Contact Point
The Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB)
The Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) manages programme delivery. Contact them at info@seupb.eu
Successful Projects
CyberQuest, aims to improve equal access to inclusive and quality services in education, training and lifelong learning through developing accessible infrastructure, including by fostering resilience for distance and online education and training. It will be led by Bytes, in partnership with Foróige, The National Youth Development Organisation, Youth Action NI, REIM Training Solutions Ltd, Springvale Training Ltd, and CJN Network.
Current Opportunities
The PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme is now open for applications.
This is a small grants programme that supports ‘people to people’ projects on a cross community and/or cross-border basis. Funds of up to €20,000 are now available to community and voluntary groups and other organisations to deliver projects with a strong focus on improving cross-community relationships.
The fund will be delivered by Pobal on behalf of the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB)
📩 Need more info?
Contact our team at europe@wheel.ie – we’re here to help!
