Cross-Border Farm & Biodiversity Awareness Programme
Leitrim's PEACEPLUS Cross-border Farm and Biodiversity Awareness Programme Expression of Interest (EOI)
Are you a farmer or landowner in Leitrim or Fermanagh interested in improving biodiversity on your farm? The Leitrim County Council PEACEPLUS Cross-Border Farm & Biodiversity Awareness Programme is inviting Expressions of Interest from farmers and landowners with practical ideas to enhance biodiversity, improve water quality, or support habitat management. The programme brings together farmers from both sides of the border to carry out realistic, on-the-ground projects that make a difference on their land. Successful applicants can receive up to €2,500 to help deliver their project and will have the opportunity to take part in farm walks, share knowledge, and showcase their work to others
To submit your application, please complete the expression of interest form below;
Cross-border Farm & Biodiversity Awareness Programme - Expression of Interest – Fill out form
Information Evening
If you would like to learn more about the programme and application process, you are invited to attend an information evening in Belcoo Community Centre on Wednesday the 1st of April from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. You can find out more about the programme, the types of projects supported, and how to apply.
Eligibility Criteria & Marking Scheme
Applicants must:
- Be an active farmer or landowner (Operating a farm enterprise within the eligible project area)
- Operate within the programme area (Farm must be located within the eligible Leitrim / Fermanagh catchment area)
- Propose a project aligned with programme themes (Biodiversity enhancement, water quality protection, habitat management/restoration, or sustainable land management)
- Demonstrate a willingness to deliver practical actions (Projects must involve implementable, on-the-ground measures)
- Be willing to participate in knowledge sharing and collaboration (Including potential farm visits, demonstration events, or engagement activities)
- Submit a completed Expression of Interest (EOI) (All required sections completed and submitted before the deadline of April 22nd at 10 am)
Marking Scheme
Criteria | Weighting | Marks |
Biodiversity potential Environmental value of the site, including habitats, species, and potential for biodiversity gain, with consideration of location in priority areas such as designated sites or water quality pressure areas. | 25% | 25 |
Suitability of proposed actions Relevance and appropriateness of actions to the farm, location, and selected theme. | 15% | 15 |
Deliverability Feasibility of the project, including clarity of actions, realistic timeline, and ability to complete within the programme timeframe. | 15% | 15 |
Demonstration value Potential to showcase practical actions, share learnings, and act as a demonstration site. | 25% | 25 |
Opportunities for collaboration Willingness to engage with other farmers, networks, or joint initiatives. | 20% | 20 |
Total
| 100% | 100 |
Next steps
Expressions of Interest 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 Wednesday the 22nd of April 2026.
A project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body ( SEUPB )