LEADER is an EU-funded initiative aimed at supporting rural development projects across Europe. The name “LEADER” stands for “Liaison Entre Actions de Développement de l’Économie Rurale” in French, which translates to “Links Between Actions for the Development of the Rural Economy.”
LEADER operates through a bottom-up approach, focusing on supporting innovative projects that contribute to the sustainable development of rural communities, including initiatives related to agriculture, tourism, environment, social inclusion, and cultural heritage. LEADER funding can be used for a wide range of activities, such as infrastructure improvements, capacity building, business development, and community services.
Do you have a project in North Cork? Contact us and who knows, LEADER can help!
North Cork LEADER Footprint
Your Local Development Company
In North Cork the Local Development Company is known as an Implementing Partner who work in partnership with Cork County Council namely; Avondhu Blackwater Partnership CLG.
Contact your Avondhu Blackwater Partnership CLG below for an Expression of Interest and they will guide you through the LEADER process.
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership
The Mill, Castletownroche, Co. Cork.
P51 F9PX
022 46580
info@avondhublackwater.com
LEADER Themes
Economic Development & Job Creation
Theme One focuses on the need to support the development of the rural economy which has been identified as a focus for rural development. This is demonstrated by driving continued local economic development, including diversification of the rural economy and the creation of employment opportunities for the local community, and disadvantaged groups.
RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE & SOCIAL INCLUSION
Rural Ireland is becoming increasingly diverse and it is important to embrace this diversity ensuring that future community development recognises the needs of all members of society through improving access for all, developing infrastructure, digital connectivity and providing services for young people in rural areas.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT & CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION & ADAPTATION
This theme seeks to maximise the potential of environmental actions to contribute to the sustainable development of rural communities. It focuses on utilising the landscape within a local area, its features and natural resources, while simultaneously creating a greater environmental awareness and improving environmental protection.
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Testimonials
Leader funding has been a game changer in us setting up our business, with the funding we received it means our startup business is not buried under huge debt. It gives us every opportunity for our business to succeed and thrive in rural Ireland and hopefully create employment into the future.
Billy Cotter, Cotter Farm
Corrin Nature Reserve received LEADER funding to help develop a safe habitat for the re-introduction of the native grey partridge and other endangered species. This habitat will be safeguarded from destruction and will be a legacy for future generations.
Thanks to the invaluable support of LEADER funding, our project has achieved remarkable success, transforming initial ideas into tangible outcomes that have significantly benefited the community and surrounding area.
John Howard, Fermoy Nature Reserve
When we launched our development plan 2021-2026 for our community complex, we could not have had the ambition or drive to complete these exciting capital projects was it not for the Leader funding and the help and experience of the staff at Avondhu Blackwater.
We completed the tarmac of the community centre and dressing rooms car parks, built a new playground and completed the extension of our Astroturf pitch.
All this would not have been possible without Leader funding.
Mourneabbey Community Council
