A total budget of €7.59 million has been awarded for implementation and delivery of the LEADER Programme until the end of 2020. The funding was awarded based on a Local Development Strategy (LDS) which sets out the priority areas for the programme. The priorities in the strategy were identified through consultation with the local community in late 2015.
A series of public events has been organised to provide more information on the funding available under the new Monaghan LEADER Rural Development Programme 2014-2020. These are essential support events for communities, rural businesses and social enterprises who wish to access LEADER funding for their projects. You can find out about the process of application for LEADER funding and pick-up your ‘expression of interest’ form at one of these information events.
Monaghan LEADER Programme Public Information Events;
| Date | Time | Location |
| Monday 12th September | Commenses at 7.30pm | Tydavnet Village Hall |
| Tuesday 13th September | Commenses at 7.30pm | Creighton Hotel, Clones |
| Wednesday 14th September | Commenses at 7.30pm | Workhouse, Carrickmacross |
| Monday 19th September | Commenses at 7.30pm | Ballybay Wetlands Centre |
| Tuesday 20th September | Commenses at 7.30pm | St. Joseph's Parochial Centre, Broad Road, Monaghan Town |
County Monaghan Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) is operating as the Local Action Group (LAG) for the new programme in County Monaghan. This Local Action Group is responsible for overseeing delivery of the LEADER RDP 2014-2020. Monaghan Integrated Development (MID) is the implementation partner for LEADER. MID will be out on the ground assisting local communities, rural businesses and social enterprises to apply for the funding. Monaghan County Council is the lead financial partner.
What is eligible for funding under the New LEADER Programme?
In order to find out whether your project idea is eligible, and/or to find out more about how the Monaghan LEADER funding programme, don’t miss the series of public information events planned for September. There are some unique differences between this and previous LEADER programmes that it is important to be aware of. For example, many elements of the new LEADER funding will be based on competitive ‘Time-limited Calls’ which will involve opening and closing dates for submission of ‘Expression of Interest’s. ‘Time-limited Calls’ with a pre-defined budget will assist in ensuring that only the best and worthiest projects will be approved for grant aid.
You can find out about the process of application for LEADER funding and pick-up your ‘expression of interest’ form at one of these information events.
Click on the following link for further information on the Monaghan LEADER application process.