PEACEPLUS Lough MacNean & Lough Melvin Biodiversity Project
PEACEPLUS Lough MacNean & Lough Melvin Biodiversity Project
Leitrim County Council are currently seeking applications under the PEACEPLUS Environmental Awareness & Biodiversity Programme , this application relates to the Lough Melvin & Lough MacNean Biodiversity Project, and is open to applicants who live / work in the area of Lough MacNean & Lough Melvin.
You are now invited to submit an application for a small community biodiversity or environmental awareness project/initiative. Successful applicants will work together in small cohorts (2 groups) to develop and deliver a shared local project/initiative, supported by the programme team, and will take part in programme activities including workshops, meetings and collaborative learning sessions.
Projects should be:
- Community-led and practical
- Focused on biodiversity, water quality or environmental awareness
- Delivered locally with a small shared budget (approx. €750 per cohort of 2 groups)
All applications will be assessed by an independent evaluation panel based on:
- Environmental Value
- Collaboration & Community Impact
- Feasibility & Deliverability
- Quality of Proposal
To submit your application, please complete the form below.
Lough Melvin & Lough MacNean Biodiversity Project - Application Form
Eligibility Criteria & Marking Scheme
Applicants must:
- Be a community or voluntary group (e.g. Tidy Towns, community associations, youth groups, environmental groups)
- Be based in, or actively working within the eligible cross-border programme area of Leitrim and Fermanagh, with particular focus on communities connected to the Lough Melvin and Lough MacNean areas
- Propose a project/initiative aligned with the programme themes (biodiversity, water quality or environmental awareness)
- Demonstrate a willingness to work collaboratively with another community group as part of a cohort (or be matched with a group)
- Submit a completed application form by the specified deadline (Friday 8 May at 10:00am)
Marking Scheme
Criteria | Weighting | Marks |
Environmental Value Relevance and contribution of the proposed project/initiative to biodiversity, water quality or environmental awareness, including local environmental issues or opportunities. | 30% | 30 |
Collaboration & Community Impact Level of community involvement and participation, and potential for cross-community or cross-border collaboration and shared activities. | 30% | 30 |
Feasibility & Deliverability Practicality of delivering the project/initiative within the available budget and timeframe. | 20% | 20 |
Quality of Proposal Clarity and overall strength of the proposed idea. | 20% | 20 |
Total
| 100% | 100 |
Next steps
Applications will be reviewed and assessed by an independent panel. Applications may be shortlisted for a follow-up site visit before final selection, and successful applicants will then work with the project team to develop and deliver their projects.
Closing date
Applications must be received before 10:00am on Friday the 8th of May 2026.
For further information please email peace@leitrimcoco.ie
A project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body ( SEUPB )