PEACE PLUS Programme 2021-2027 Overview
PEACE PLUS Programme 2021-2027 aims to support peace and prosperity in Northern Ireland and Ireland border counties. It builds on previous PEACE and INTERREG Programmes, focusing on peace-building activities and economic contributions. The programme will be funded by the European Union's PEACEPLUS Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body. Theme 1 emphasizes building peaceful and thriving communities through local community peace action plans and various initiatives. The current indicative timeline includes public consultations in Dec 2022 and opening calls for local authorities in January 2022.
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PEACE PLUS PROGRAMME PEACE PLUS PROGRAMME 2021 2027 PROGRAMME OVERVIEW PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
PEACEPLUS is the new European Union funding programme designed to support peace and prosperity across Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland, building upon the work of the previous PEACE and INTERREG Programmes. The design reflects the importance of peace-building activity, but also the importance of actions that will contribute positively to the economy, building prosperity and adjusting to the new environment and challenges we face. This project will be funded by the European Union s PEACEPLUS Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body
Theme 1: Building Peaceful and Thriving Theme 1: Building Peaceful and Thriving Communities Communities 1.1 Co-designed Local Community Peace Action Plans Budget allocation: 110,000,000 Indicative allocation - 4,573,046.00 To enable and empower local community partnerships, led by the local authorities, to select and deliver priority projects on a cross-community basis, which will result in shared and inclusive local services, facilities and spaces and will make a significant and lasting contribution to peace and reconciliation.
Theme 1: Building Peaceful and Thriving Theme 1: Building Peaceful and Thriving Communities Communities 1.1 Co-designed Local Community Peace Action Plans Three core themes; 1. Local community regeneration and transformation; 2. Thriving and peaceful communities; and 3. Building respect for all cultural identities.
Theme 1: Building Peaceful and Thriving Theme 1: Building Peaceful and Thriving Communities Communities 1.1 Potential activities to include; Co-designed Local Community Peace Action Plans youth development programmes health and wellbeing initiatives community regeneration projects initiatives to build positive relations redevelopment & reimaging of existing community facilities for shared usage social enterprise & education & skills development programmes social innovation
Theme 1: Building Peaceful and Thriving Theme 1: Building Peaceful and Thriving Communities Communities 1.1 Co-designed Local Community Peace Action Plans Consultant appointed Peace Partnership Board established Current indicative timeline; Dec 2022 Public consultations January 2022 Call to open for LA s to apply June 2023 Submission of action plans Quarter 4 2023 Action plans approved, activity to commence
