The LEADER Programme is an EU & Irish Government grant aid programme which supports rural communities to become better places to live and work. The aim of the LEADER Programme 2023-2027 as identified in the draft CAP Strategic Plan is to continue to support a community led local development (CLLD) approach to rural development by animating and funding initiatives that emerge at a local level to address local challenges and needs
Waterford Leader Partnership (WLP) CLG will deliver the Local Development Strategy (LDS) 2023 -2027 for Co Waterford.
If you would like to get in touch to discuss potential projects please contact:-
Ms Claire Connors (Project Officer) on +353(58)51505 / +353(87)2311062
Ms Christine Rossi ( CEO & Project Officer) on +353(58)54646
The new programme will focus on the following themes:-
| 2023-2027 LEADER Themes
Theme 1: Economic Development and Job Creation Theme 2: Rural Infrastructure and Social Inclusion Theme 3: Sustainable Development of the Rural Environment and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation |
Below is a table of the key themes and sub-themes and while LEADER actions do not address all Themes and Sub-Themes specifically, a more focused approach has been adopted to ensure the best use of limited resources and non-duplication of supports across other service providers. Areas of focus are in bold below.
| Theme 1: Economic Development and Job Creation |
Theme 2: Rural Infrastructure and Social Inclusion |
Theme 3: Sustainable Development of the Rural Environment and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation |
| Sub Theme 1a
The Green Economy |
Sub Theme 2a
Rural Infrastructure |
Sub Theme 3a
Sustainable Development of the Rural Environment |
| Sub Theme 1b
Agricultural Diversification |
Sub Theme 2b
Accessible Services |
Sub Theme 3b
Climate Change Capacity Building |
| Sub Theme 1c
Rural Tourism and Recreation |
Sub Theme 2c
Optimising Digital Connectivity |
Sub Theme 3c
Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation |
| Sub Theme 1d
Enterprise Development |
Sub Theme 2d
Rural Youth |
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| Sub Theme 1e
Rural Food Production |
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| Sub Theme 1f
Social, Community and Cooperative Enterprise |
