Economic Development & Job Creation
LEADER can fund the following enterprise type projects; Innovative Enterprises, Tourism Accommodation, Tourism Products, Services & Facilities, Green, Circular & Bio Economies, Farm Diversification, Social Enterprise Support, Artisan Food and Female Entrepreneurs.
The total budget available for each of the enterprises is outlined in the diagram
How to Apply?
The submission of an Expression of Interest Form is the first step in applying for LEADER Funding. Once you submit your fully complete Expression of Interest Form, Leitrim Development Company will contact you to outline if your proposed project is eligible for funding or not and if you can proceed to full Application.
Funding is available at a rate of up to 75% for Capital Projects, up to 90% for Analysis & Development Projects and 100% for Training Projects.
Some Sample Projects
Leitrim Design House
Promoter:
Leitrim Design House
Support Provided:
LEADER Business Funding
Grant Awarded:
€24,738.99
Percentage:
75%
Website:
-Tourism Access @ The Food Hub
Promoter:
Drumshanbo Community Council CLG
Support Provided:
LEADER Tourism Funding
Grant Awarded:
€147,375.00
Percentage:
50%
-Electric Boat Hire
Promoter:
Carrick Day Boats Limited
Support Provided:
LEADER Tourism Funding
Grant Awarded:
€60,000.00
Percentage:
65%
Website:
-The Primary Planet Magazine ICT Equipment
Promoter:
News Mag Media Ltd. T/A The Primary Planet
Support Provided:
LEADER Business Funding
Grant Awarded:
€3,560.14
Percentage:
50%
Website:
-The Old Rectory Events Venue
Promoter:
Julie Callaghan and Patrick Curran
Support Provided:
LEADER Business Funding
Grant Awarded:
€27,576.20
Percentage:
50%
Website:
-Electric Bike Trails Mobile Services
Promoter:
Electric Bike Trails Ltd.
Support Provided:
LEADER Business Funding
Grant Awarded:
€6,612.00
Percentage:
50%
Website:
The Food Hub Drumshanbo
Promoter:
Drumshanbo Community Council T/A The Food Hub
Support Provided:
LEADER Business Funding
Grant Awarded:
€53,887.50
Percentage:
75%
Website:
