European Programmes
BSP Programme (Building Sustainable Prosperity)
The Northern Ireland BSP Programme 2000-2006 is one of two Operational Programmes which implement the Community Support Framework (CSF), with total funding of €929 million.
The programme helps 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 NIEA on behalf of DOE.
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 is 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.
Measure 2.2 (Environmental Protection and Management) was implemented by us on behalf of DOE.
To see some examples of projects that we supported, view the full list page.
European Funding
Interreg IVA Programme (2007-2013)
The Interreg IVA Programme is the successor programme to the Interreg III Programme (2000-2006) (1).
€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.
The Interreg IVA programme 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.
NIEA 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 (2). SEUPB issued a call in May and Projects were invited to apply for funding. The closing date for applications was 10 July 2009.
The Agency will also provide technical support to SEUPB’s Joint Technical Secretariat and will be represented on the Interreg IVA Steering Committee to assist the selection process.
More information on the Interreg IVA Programme, can be found at www.seupb.eu/programmes.htm.
(1). €183m was allocated under Interreg IIIA across 315 projects involving 22 Implementing Bodies.
(2). Theme 2.2 : Infrastructure - supports the development of cross-border infrastructure. There are four sub-themes: ICT; Roads/Transport; Energy; and Environmental Protection.
