European Programmes
European Funding Interreg IVA Programme (2007-2013)
The Interreg IVA Programme is the successor programme to the Interreg III Programme (2000-2006).
The Interreg IVA programme supports cross border co-operation and economic development in Northern Ireland and the six border counties of Southern Ireland, and also covers parts of West of Scotland. This means that where possible projects are encouraged to consider co-operation with Scottish partners. The eligible area in Northern Ireland includes North, East, and West & South areas of Northern Ireland (but not Belfast).
The overall aim of the Interreg IVA Programme is to ‘support strategic cross-border co-operation for a more prosperous and sustainable region.’ The Interreg IVA Programme has two strategic priorities linked to the two principles of ‘prosperity and sustainability’.
Under each priority there are two themes. The first priority includes Enterprise and Tourism. The second priority includes Collaboration and Infrastructure.
We will provide match funding for successful projects under the Environmental sub-theme of the Infrastructure theme of Priority 2. €20m has been allocated to the Environmental sub-theme Theme (1). SEUPB issued a call in May 2009 and Projects were invited to apply for funding. The closing date for applications was 10 July 2009.
The Agency provides technical support to SEUPB’s Joint Technical Secretariat and is represented on the Interreg IVA Steering Committee.
At present, all projects selected by SEUPB have now been launched and are operational.
Details of projects receiving match funding from the Agency are listed here
More information on the Interreg IVA Programme, can be found at www.seupb.eu/programmes
(1). Theme 2.2 : Infrastructure - supports the development of cross-border infrastructure. There are four sub-themes: ICT; Roads/Transport; Energy; and Environmental Protection.
North-South Co-operationPartnership working is a key element of European funding and we work with authorities in Ireland and elsewhere to deliver a range of mutually beneficial projects supported by the EU. In March 2011 we hosted a North-South seminar on European funding for environmental science with the aim of promoting joint access in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Presentations were made by senior officials from environmental funding and delivery organisations in both jurisdictions and these can be accessed via the link below.
Further activity is planned in this area to enhance joint uptake of EU funding that will enable enhanced protection and conservation of the environment
North-South Seminar on EU Funding Andrew Cooper (PDF 1.16MB)
North-South Seminar on EU Funding Brian Lucas (PDF 59Kb)
North-South Seminar on EU Funding Brian McClure (PDF 142Kb)
North-South EU Funding Seminar Jim Dean (PDF 35Kb)
North-South EU Funding Seminar Pat Colgan (PDF 245Kb)
North-South EU Funding Seminar Stephen Aston (PDF 347Kb)
North-South Funding Seminar Ken Bradley (PDF 452Kb)
The Northern Ireland BSP Programme 2000-2006 was one of two Operational Programmes which implemented the Community Support Framework (CSF), with total funding of €929 million.
The programme helped a range of projects to develop:
- economic growth
- employment
- urban and social revitalisation
- agriculture
- rural development
- forestry
- fisheries
- and the environment
Measure 5.1 (Sustainable Management of the Environment and Promotion of the Natural and Built Heritage) was implemented by the us on behalf of DOE.
This programme is closed.The BSP Closure Report for Measure 5.1 has been submitted to the EU Commission for review and is under consideration.
Results of the post programme evaluation indicate that the Measure managed to successfully spend the allocation while funding good quality environmental projects. The measure was well managed overall and substantially achieved the overall indicator targets.
Projects funded under this measure included activities undertaken to: recycle refrigerated products; study conservation genetics in seagrass beds and peat bogs; develop cost effective environmentally friendly technology to deal with domestic and small-scale oil spills, and assist district councils to meet the requirements of the NI Waste Management Strategy and Implementation Action Plans.
To see some examples of projects that we supported, view the full list page.
INTERREG IIIA Programme 2000-2006 (Cross Border Co-operation Ireland/Northern Ireland)The INTERREG Programme was a European Union Community Initiative which targets all disadvantaged border areas throughout the EU and tackles the social and economic disadvantage arising from the existence of a border.
€183m was allocated under Interreg IIIA across 315 projects involving 22 Implementing Bodies. The programme supports cross border co-operation and economic development in Northern Ireland and the six border counties of Southern Ireland.
Measure 2.2 (Environmental Protection and Management) was implemented by the Agency on behalf of DOE.
This programme is closed.SEUPB, the managing authority, are preparing the final fund report for INTERREG IIIA. The report will be submitted to the EU Commission by September 2010.
Results of the evaluation indicate that the projects funded under this measure produced a wide range of achievements from surveying the sea bed to delivering a media campaign to encourage public participation in waste reduction, recycling and recovery.
As a whole the Measure supported projects which had a beneficial effect on Social and Economic Development and had a positive effect on community cohesion.
To see some examples of projects that we supported, view the full list page.