PEACEPLUS
PEACEPLUS is a new European Union funding programme designed to support peace and prosperity across Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland. It is managed by the Special EU Programmes Body and builds on the work of the PEACE and INTERREG programmes.
The PEACEPLUS Programme is a €1bn investment in the social, economic and environmental development of Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland, comprising six themes, which encompass 21 individual investment areas.
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is the Lead Partner for Theme 1.1 ‘Building Peaceful and Thriving Communities’.
Building Peaceful and Thriving Communities
The ‘Building Peaceful and Thriving Communities’ Plan will be centred around three core themes.
- Local Community Regeneration and Transformation
- Thriving and Peaceful Communities
- Building Respect for all Cultural Identities.
A PEACEPLUS Partnership has been established for the Newry Mourne and Down District Council area to develop priority actions for the local area and collectively address these in a manner which will make a significant and lasting contribution to peace and reconciliation.
This Partnership consists of 25 members made up of nine Newry, Mourne and Down District Councillors, five Statutory Representatives and eleven Social Partners.
The plan, informed by inclusive engagement with the local community, will enable and empower the PEACEPLUS partnership to self-determine and deliver priority projects and programmes on a cross community basis. It is hoped this will result in improved, shared and inclusive local services, facilities and spaces which will make a significant and lasting contribution to peace and reconciliation.
Expression of Interest for PEACEPLUS Theme 1.1
Capital Projects – Community and Outdoor Spaces
Council is seeking applications from the Community and Voluntary Sector under the following themes:
Theme 1 – Development of new or enhanced facilities within existing buildings, which will enable increased levels of cross community interaction and service provision.
Theme 2 – Development of new or enhancement of existing shared outdoor spaces which enable increased levels of cross community interaction and where possible capitalise upon natural assets.
Please note this is not a grants programme, Council will manage the technical requirements and procurement process on behalf of the successful applicants.
Council aims to provide 100% funding up to £100,000 for projects that can demonstrate how they address the needs and objective of PEACEPLUS, please see full guidance for further details.
Opening Date: Monday 8 January 2024 at 12noon
Closing Date: Monday 19 February 2024 at 12 noon
Application and guidance notes can be accessed BELOW or requested via email: [email protected]
Completed applications and supporting documents must be returned via email to [email protected] or via Council reception at: O’Hagan House, Monaghan Row, Newry or Downshire Civic Centre, Downshire Estate, Ardglass Road, Downpatrick
Information Workshops
Information workshops will take place on the following dates:
- Thursday 11 January 2024 at 12pm and 7pm via teams
- Tuesday 16 January 2024 at 7pm in Newry Leisure Centre
- Wednesday 17 January 2024 at 12 pm via teams
- Thursday 18 January 2024 at 7pm in Downpatrick Civic Centre
To book your place on the workshops please use the following link: www.ticketsource.co.uk/nmddcpeaceplus
To download the EOI Application and Guidance Notes, click here.
Contact Details
T: 0330 137 4348
For more information on the wider PEACE PLUS Programme managed by Special European Union Programmes Body (SEUPB), please visit www.seupb.eu/PEACEPLUS
PEACEPLUS represents a partnership between the European Union, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Government of Ireland, and the Northern Ireland Executive.
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