This specific objective will reduce the legal and administrative barriers to cross-border co-operation through joint development and management of strategies; co-operation capacity building; and identification of solutions.
It will result in the improved capacity for co-operation at strategic level in relevant sectors. Cross-border includes North/South and East/West as well as inclusion of partners from across the Island of Ireland, from Europe and globally.
The SEUPB are now accepting applications to the PEACEPLUS Programme, Investment Area 4.3 – Victims and Survivors. This Investment Area will contribute to the creation of a more cohesive society. In the recognition of the needs of those who have suffered from the trauma of the troubles / conflict, the programme will develop the capacity for services to meet the needs of victims and survivors. It will result in improved access to services by victims and survivors and enhanced understanding of the effects of the past troubles / conflict upon the present, in a manner which contributes to peace and reconciliation.
Action Plans will be produced for each of the 17 local authority areas across the Programme Area. These will be designed to complement the community planning structures introduced across the Programme Area. The plans will be centred around three core themes:
Local community regeneration and transformation;
Thriving and peaceful communities; and
Building respect for all cultural identities.
The SEUPB are now accepting applications to the PEACEPLUS Programme, Investment Area 3.2 – The PEACEPLUS Youth Programme. This Investment Area will enhance the capacity of children and young people to form positive and effective relationships with others of a different background, develop their confidence and future potential and make a positive contribution to building a cohesive society. This is a capacity building programme for young people aged 14 to 24 years, who are disadvantaged excluded or marginalised, have deep social and emotional needs and are at risk of becoming involved in anti-social behaviour, violence or paramilitary activity.
The implementation evaluation supports the smooth delivery of the programme by assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of the implementation mechanism established for the programme, including measures to reduce the administrative burden.
The implementation evaluation covers both he PEACE IV and INTERREG VA Programme.
All projects must have a cross-community and cross-border collaboration element, and they must be able to demonstrate peace impacts. This is key to the PEACEPLUS Programme.
Applications for PEACEPLUS funding can be submitted by a wide range of organisations including local authorities, public sector bodies as well as voluntary and community sector organisations (subject to eligibility checks).
The SEUPB are currently accepting applications to the following PEACEPLUS Investment Areas. Please click on the Investment Area you are interested in to find further information.
PEACE III introduced a more focused approach on reconciliation outcomes and on addressing issues of sectarianism and racism. This increased focus on reconciliation was based on the research into the meaning and definition of reconciliation that had been carried out as part of the PEACE II Programme. PEACE III also sought to introduce more streamlined delivery mechanisms.
The Special EU Programmes Body is responsible for managing EU funding under the PEACEPLUS, PEACE IV and INTERREG VA cross-border programme to help build peace and prosperity.
The Special EU Programmes Body awards funding to organisations in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland to help to support peace and prosperity. Find out who can apply for funding, how to apply and where the funding comes from.
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