Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) - European Funding

After 25 years, commentators reflect on the profound impact that PEACE and INTERREG funding has had on the people of Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland #SEUPB25

The Re-imaging Communities Programme within PEACEPLUS will invest in the transformation of the appearance and perception of six community spaces. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/efu2ttSX #SEUPB25

€32m of PEACEPLUS funding has been awarded to a cross-border project – Water Enhancements through Sustainable Treatment (WEST) – that will tackle water pollution in Counties Fermanagh, Tyrone, Leitrim, Sligo, Cavan, Monaghan and Donegal. The project between Northern Ireland Water and Uisce Éireann Irish Water sets out to improve water quality in Lough Erne, Lough Melvin, and Donegal Bay – areas of the North-Western International River Basin District which face toxic pollution issues from agriculture, forestry, urban runoff, and wastewater discharges. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ePbXVVbE

Shankill Shared Women's Centre is a purpose-built facility close to the Lanark Way interface area in Belfast - funded by €8.4 million under the Shared Spaces and Services theme of PEACE IV #SEUPB25

Since the very first PEACE Programme, positive economic impacts have included creating jobs and opportunities in the voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ewhUtFwQ #SEUPB25

📢Did you hear?.... PEACEPLUS is investing €40m in local projects! Do you work with community groups in Northern Ireland or border counties? Learn more and help us spread the word about the PEACEPLUS #PeaceChangeMakers small grants schemes at the first stakeholder briefing this coming Friday! 📍#Monaghan 🕐10.30am 📅13 Dec ✍https://lnkd.in/eFJUUq8N Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) - European Funding Co-operation Ireland Rural Action East Border Region Ltd Department for Communities Department of Rural and Community Development

The PEACE IV Programme promoted economic stability through actions to promote cohesion between communities, including through shared space and children and young people projects #SEUPB25

We are grateful to the European Union, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Government of Ireland, and the Northern Ireland Executive for their unwavering support for PEACEPLUS #SEUPB25

PEACEPLUS Change Makers Funds Briefing Events   Do you work with grassroots community groups? Can you help us raise awareness of upcoming funding opportunities?   The Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) and Pobal are currently preparing to open two new PEACEPLUS grants schemes aimed at grassroots communities.    The Change Maker Funds, due to open for applications in early 2025, will provide £40 Million Euro to support people to people projects on a cross community and/or cross-border basis.   Co-operation Ireland, in partnership with Rural Action and East Border region have been contracted to help promote the programme and support groups to apply. We will be offering a range of support activities for grassroots community groups throughout the duration of the schemes including partnership matching, applications workshops, 1:1 support, a helpline and training for successful applicants during project delivery.   Ahead of the schemes formally opening we are running a series of briefing sessions for regional bodies, umbrella groups, statutory agencies, elected representatives and other stakeholders who can help raise awareness of these upcoming opportunities.   Join us to find out more about Investment Areas 1.2 and 6.2 including:    Overview of schemes  Who can apply  What can be funded Requirements of application   Support available How you can help   Register below to attend an event near you. Simply follow the link below to your preferred venue   Please register at an event near you. Simply click the most suitable venue below:    Friday 13 December Monaghan Peace Campus https://lnkd.in/eFJUUq8N   Tuesday 17 December Newry, Canal Court https://lnkd.in/eZPjpUs9   Wednesday 8 January Belfast, Skainos https://lnkd.in/e_y69bHn   Tuesday 14 January Derry/Londonderry, Waterside Shared Village https://lnkd.in/eZ-Qsz4i   Wednesday 15 January, Donegal, Balor Arts Centre/Butt Centre https://lnkd.in/eyj6F3gP   Thursday 16 January Fermanagh House, Enniskillen https://lnkd.in/eJCcirUZ    Tuesday 21 January, The Courthouse Shared Space Creative Hub, Bushmills https://lnkd.in/eQDe4akF   Wednesday 22 January, Pomeroy Forest Building https://lnkd.in/eks7-DXF    Wednesday 29 January, The Model Arts Centre, Sligo https://lnkd.in/enfzmGCc   Thursday 30 January, Houston’s Mill Broughshane https://lnkd.in/eh-ACKCa   The Change Makers Funds are part of PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body.   PEACEPLUS is co-funded by the European Union, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Government of Ireland, and the Northern Ireland Executive.

We are delighted to be supporting a host of young PEACE Ambassadors. It is vital that we recognise the role that young people have to play in ensuring a peaceful and inclusive future for all #SEUPB25