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LEADER

LEADER is a community-led approach to local development funding through Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan 2023-2027. It has been operating in Ireland since its commencement in 1991 and has evolved through five successive programming periods to become a key intervention within EU rural development policy.  LEADER supports private enterprises and community groups who improve the quality of life and economic activity in rural areas. It is delivered by Meath Local Action Group (LAG) selected to implement Local Development Strategy (LDSs or Strategies) for Co. Meath.

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LEADER themes and sub-themes

The LEADER programme accepts applications based on projects which improve:

Theme 1 – Economic Development and Job Creation

  • The Green Economy
  • Agricultural Diversification
  • Rural Tourism & Recreation
  • Enterprise Development
  • Rural Food Production
  • Social, Community & Cooperative Enterprises

Theme 2 – Rural Infrastructure & Social Inclusion

  • Rural Infrastructure
  • Accessible Services
  • Optimising Digital Connectivity
  • Rural Youth

Theme 3 – Sustainable Development of the Rural Environment and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation

  • Sustainable Development of the Rural Environment
  • Climate Change Capacity Building
  • Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation 

How to apply for LEADER funding

The Implementing Partner for Leader funding on behalf of Meath Local Action Group is Meath Partnership

For further information on how to apply for LEADER funding please contact: 

Meath Partnership, Unit 7, Kells Business Park, Cavan Road, Kells, Co. Meath

T: +353 46 9280790
E: leader@meathpartnership.ie

Meath Local Development Strategy

LEADER Membership

Meath Local Community Development Committee is the Local Action Group (LAG) for the delivery of the LEADER Programme in County Meath for the programme period 2023 - 2027 and the transitional LEADER programme period 2023 - 2027.

The LCDC consists of both public and private sector partners from within the administrative boundary of the County and comprises 19 members, 10 from the private sector and nine from the public sector. 

Membership 51% Non Statutory and 49% Statutory.

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