Open Funding Calls

Making an application

In order to make an application for funding under the LEADER measures you must:

• Have been invited by your Local Action Group to submit an application form to the open scheme. If you were not invited to submit an application it will be deemed ineligible and will not be processed
• Have a business plan
• Have full planning permission (if applicable)
• Have attended a LAG Pre-funding Workshop
• Fully complete the application form
• Provide the necessary quotations and/or tenders
• Provide evidence of all match-funding.

If not please contact your LAG before starting to complete an application form.

The LAGs and calls currently open are listed below. Click here for application forms and guidance notes

Mid and East Antrim Local Action Group
Rural Business Investment Scheme
Call Open 15 May 2017 at 10:00
Call Closes 28 July 2017 at 15:00

Ards & North Down Rural Partnership Local Action Group
Rural Business Investment Scheme (Capital)
Call Open 22 May 2017 at 10:00
Call Closes 4 August 2017 at 15:00

Derry & Strabane Rural Partnership Local Action Group
Rural Business Investment Scheme (Technical Assistance & Equipment)
Call Open 22 May 2017 at 10:00
Call Closes 7 July 2017 at 15:00

Derry & Strabane Rural Partnership Local Action Group
Rural Business Investment Scheme (Capital)
Call Open 22 May 2017 at 10:00
Call Closes 6 October 2017 at 15:00

Mid and East Antrim Local Action Group
Rural Basic Services Scheme
Call Open 30 May 2017 at 10:00
Call Closes 1 September 2017 at 15:00

Lagan Rural Partnership Local Action Group
Rural Basic Services Scheme
Call Open 7 June 2017 at 10:00
Call Closes 8 September 2017 at 15:00