Publications

Support for investments in creation and development of non-agricultural micro and small business activities.

Support for investments in the setting up, improvement or expansion of local basic services for the rural population including leisure and culture, and the related infrastructure.

Support for community lead broadband infrastructure, including its creation, improvement and expansion, passive broadband infrastructure and provision of access to broadband and public e-government.

This report was submitted to the European Commission in June 2016 and is in draft form until it has been approved. 

This report was submitted to the European Commission in June 2016 and will remain in draft form until approved. 

The Public Consultation on Options for Future Support to Areas of Natural Constraint closed on 29 April 2016.

The Public Consultation on a Review of CAP Coupled Support Options closed on 29 April 2016.

The Application document should be completed if you want to make an application to the Rural Business Investment Scheme in the Derry and Strabane area.  The guidance notes document is a step by step guide to help with completing the questions on the application form.

Support for drawing up and updating of plans for the development of municipalities and villages in rural areas and their basic services and of protection and management plans relating to Natura 2000 sites and other areas of high nature value.

Rural Development Programme (Version 12) submitted to European Commission September 2015.

For the purpose of these operating rules the phrase ‘LAG’ will be taken to mean the LEADER Local Action Group Board and its responsibilities. This document forms part of the contract between DAERA and the LAG.

This new TRPSI Framework is the third in a series of anti-poverty initiatives brought forward by DAERA and builds on the success of two previous initiatives, the Anti-Poverty and Social Inclusion Framework (APSI) 2008-2011 and the Tackling Rural Poverty and&nbsp

This document aims to provide the LAG with guidance regarding the ‘State aid’ rules which apply to LEADER and the steps which must be taken to ensure compliance.

The Scheme will invest in natural and built heritage projects that can act as a key driver for encouraging rural tourism and particularly out of state visitors whilst preserving the natural assets of the rural community.

This document aims to provide DARD staff with guidance regarding the ‘State aid’ rules which apply to rural tourism and the steps which must be taken to ensure compliance.