PEACEPLUS Biodiversity Project

Are you part of a Community Group, Tidy Town Committee, Residents' Association or Local Initiative passionate about enhancing your local environment? 

We are inviting expressions of interest from groups who would like to collaborate on exciting cross-community biodiversity projects. This initiative aims to bring together communities to enhance local biodiversity, improve shared green spaces, and foster stronger community connections across multiple groups. Project ideas will be assessed by the PEACEPLUS Biodiversity Steering Committee who will look at pairing groups working in the same area on similar project themes. 

To submit your application, please complete the expression of interest form below;

PEACEPLUS Biodiversity Project – Fill out form

To view the eligibility criteria and marking scheme, please see below;

Eligibility Criteria & Marking Scheme;

• Be a Community-Based Group (Examples include; Community Groups, Community Garden, Men’s / Hen’s Shed, Tidy Town Committees, Residents’ Associations, Local Initiatives)
• Demonstrate Commitment to Biodiversity (Show interest in enhancing local biodiversity and improving shared green spaces)
• Be Open to Cross-Community Collaboration (Willingness to work with other groups to foster stronger community connections)
• Operate within the Leitrim Area (Projects must take place in eligible locations within the programme’s geographic scope)
• Submit an Expression of Interest (Provide a brief outline of your proposed project idea and objectives)

Marking Scheme

Next Steps

Expressions of Interest will be reviewed, and the Steering Committee will look at pairing groups working in the same area on similar project themes to encourage collaboration.

 For further information please email peace@leitrimcoco.ie

Closing date for applications is 4pm, Friday 6th March 2026