Match funding from NIHE for Rural Development Projects

The aim of this initiative is to support the delivery of the RDP Village Renewal and Basic Services measures and in doing so:

a) Ensure people living in disadvantaged rural neighbourhoods have access to the best possible services and opportunities which improve the quality of life and prospects for themselves and their families; and

b) Improve the environment and image of villages making them attractive places to live and invest in.

The Housing Executive’s RDP Match-Funding Initiative 2017-2020 will offer a maximum of 15% funding (up to £20k) for capital projects where the applicant can demonstrate that:

a) The project is already under consideration for RDP funding by the LAG following attendance at a funding workshop and completion of an expression of interest form;

b) The local council has already approved their 5% contribution; and

c) The project is expected to be completed within the current financial year.

Match funding applications meeting these criteria will then be scored by an assessment panel, chaired by the Assistant Director, Land & Regeneration Services, against set criteria before funding is approved.

Eligible projects must:
a) Contribute to the local authority community plan;
b) Contribute to building sustainable communities (Social, economic and environmental improvements);
c) Benefit local social housing areas;
d) Meet an identified need in the area;
e) Not conflict with, duplicate or substitute other public or statutory funding responsibilities; and
f) Not fund salaries and running costs.

Applications will be assessed and funding letters issued as soon as possible in order to maximize spend within the 2018/19 financial year.

In order to apply please complete the application form and return to:
The Rural & Regeneration Unit
2 Adelaide Street
Belfast
BT2 8PB
Or email to : [email protected]

The completed form should be returned by 15th June 2018.

Please note that any funding committed must be spent within the 2018/19 financial year. There is no provision, at this stage, for projects to be carried over into subsequent financial years and there is no guarantee of funding for the final year of the RDP.

For more info see HERE