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1 Lorraine McCourt (Director, SEUPB) INTERREG VA Ireland/Northern Ireland/Western Scotland ( )

2 What s different for ? Programmes must be concentrated and focused. Result orientated with clear and measurable outputs. Failure to achieve this may result in financial penalty to the Programmes. Enhanced focus on cross-border value.

3 INTERREG VA Programme ( ) Eligible Area: Border Region of Ireland, Western Scotland and Northern Ireland. ERDF Programme Value: 240m Up to 85% maximum intervention rate. State Aid rules apply to all funded projects/initiatives. 20% of Programme budget can be spent outside of eligible area (if necessary to create benefits to the region). Projects must involve at least two Member States (UK & Ireland) and demonstrate crossborder cooperation.

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5 Match-funding Must come from non-eu sources, may include: - national, regional, local govt., the project s own resources, or private. Contributions in-kind may be used. Arrangements for match-funding, which may vary per Programme theme, to be detailed in call for applications.

6 INTERREG VA ERDF Value ( m) Research & Innovation ( 60.9m) Environment ( 72m) Sustainable Transport ( 40m) Health ( 53m) Technical Assistance (6%)

7 Enhancing Research & Innovation (R&I) - 45m ERDF Objective: Increase business industry-relevant R&I capacity across the region within Heath & Life Sciences and Renewable Energy. Result: An increase in the annual number of peer reviewed journal and conference publications with cross-border authorship and the potential to create economic impact. Outputs: years worth of PhD (or above) level research - 5 research institutions participating in crossborder, transnational or interregional research projects

8 Business Investment in Research & Innovation (R&I) m ERDF Objective: Increase the number and capacity of SMEs and micro-businesses engaged in cross-border R&I activity aimed at the development of new products, processes and tradeable services. Result: An increase in the % of SMEs and microbusinesses which are involved in R&I involving crossborder collaborations. Outputs: - 1,408 enterprises receiving support enterprises receiving one-to-one innovation advice

9 Environment (Habitat & Priority Species) - 11m ERDF Objective: Promote cross-border cooperation to facilitate the recovery of selected protected habitats and priority species. Result: An increase in the % of selected protected habitats in or approching favourable condition. Outputs: - 4,500 ha of habitats supported - 25 conservation action plans delivered

10 Environment (Marine Protected Areas & Species) 11m ERDF Objective: Develop cross-border capacity for the monitoring and management of marine protected areas and species. Result: An increased surface area of habitats supported in order to attain a better conservation status. Outputs: - 1 network of buoys for regional seas - 6 complete marine management plans - 5 conservation support models developed - 1 system for the prediction of bathing water quality

11 Environment (Improve Water Quality in Transitional Waters) - 30m ERDF Objective: Will improve the water quality in shared transitional waters. Result: An increased % of shared transitional waters in the region with good or high quality. Outputs: - 10,000 people benefiting from improved wastewater treatment - 2 sewage network and wastewater treatment projects completed

12 Environment (Freshwater Quality in Cross-border River Basins ) - 20m ERDF Objective: Improve freshwater quality in cross-border river basins. Result: An increased % of cross-border freshwater bodies in cross-border river basins with good or high quality. Outputs: - 3 river water quality improvement projects completed - 50 cross-border groundwater monitoring wells - 1 cross-border drinking water Sustainable Catchment Area Management Plan

13 Sustainable Transport - 40m ERDF Objective: Promote cross-border, intermodal and sustainable mobilty in the region. Result: An increased number of passenger journeys (up to 25%) utilising cross-border public transport services by Outputs: - creation of one cross-border, multi-modal public transport hub - creation of 80km of new cross-border greenways - creation of a cross-border Electric Vehicle network

14 Health & Social Care - 53m ERDF Objective: To improve, on a cross-border basis, the health and well-being of people living in the region by enabling them to access quality health and social care services in the most appropriate setting to their needs. Result: An increased number of episodes of care delivered on a cross-border basis. Outputs: - Over 50,000 citizens in receipt of improved health and social care

15 Call for applications Call based on specific objective Focus on result indicator List the exact outputs to be delivered Include definition of outputs Include financial allocation

16 Stage 1 Application Process Call for applications 4-6 week duration Short online application form Steering Committee decision within 8 weeks

17 Stage 1 Criteria Criterion Weighting 1 Result and Output Orientation 20% 2 Quality of Project Design 20% 3 Cross-Border Co-operation 20% 4 Implementation and delivery team 20% 5 Value for Money 20%

18 Stage 2 Application Process Successful applications at Stage 1-6 weeks Preparation of detailed business plan Steering Committee Decision within 24 weeks

19 Stage 2 Criteria Criterion Weighting 1 Result and Output Orientation 20% 2 Quality of Project Design 20% 3 Cross-Border Co-operation 20% 4 Implementation and team 10% 5 Value for Money 20% 6 Sustainable Development 5% 7 Equality 5%

20 Business Plan Components Project Overview Strategic Context, contribution to results /outputs Need Assessment Options Appraisal Budget & Financial Projections Risk Assessment Management Arrangements Communications and Marketing Monitoring and Evaluation Exit Strategy

21 Next Steps Programme Monitoring Committee Agree Project selection criteria Launch first funding call

22 PEACE IV PROGRAMME ( ) Programme area: Border Region of Ireland and Northern Ireland Shared Education Children and Young People PEACE IV Programme: 229m (ERDF) Shared Spaces and Services Building Positive Relations at a local level Status: Under final negotiation

23 Shared Education Need: Create more opportunities to enhance young people s understanding of diversity, tolerance and respect for other communities. Build on existing shared education programmes. Objective: To create a more cohesive society through sustained and positive contact between schoolchildren from all backgrounds. Actions to be supported: Joint development of shared education initiatives; good relations courses; shared education training and development courses for teachers, etc.

24 Children and Young People Need: Support to be provided to support young people. Support will also be used to enhance general youth work provision. Objective: To equip young people with the necessary skills and attitudes to contribute towards a more cohesive society. Actions to be supported: Shared youth programmes; peer mentoring; training courses; cross-community and inter-cultural activities, etc.

25 Shared Spaces and Services Need: Creation of shared spaces to facilitate the integration of divided communities. The removal of invisible barriers between communities. Objective: To create a more cohesive society through an increased provision of shared spaces and services. Actions to be supported: Capital development projects and shared usage initiatives; public space regeneration activities; shared services to address the needs of Victims and Survivors, etc.

26 Positive Relations Need: Creation of a more cohesive society which addresses issues of isolation, polarisation, division, prejudice and stereotyping between different groups. Objective: The creation of a society where cultural diversity is celebrated and people can live, learn and socialise, free from prejudice, hate and intolerance. Actions to be supported: Inclusive civil leadership training; development of local partnerships to address sectarianism and racism; civil society development programmes.

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