The objective of the scheme is to support the conservation and revitalisation of raised bog and blanket bog, including in Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) and Natural Heritage Areas (NHAs).
Category 1 - €1,000 to €40,000 up to 80% funding for designated sites.
Category 2 - €500 and €20,000 up to 80% funding for Undesignated Sites.
The objective of the scheme is to support the conservation and revitalisation of raised bog and blanket bog, including in Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) and Natural Heritage Areas (NHAs). The Scheme aims to encourage communities and local organisations to become involved in the enhancement of their wetland and peatland natural heritage and raise awareness of environmental concerns connected to these habitats.
- Any necessary screening for appropriate assessments and other environmental assessments or permissions etc. that may need to be obtained must be in place prior to any works commencing.
- Applicants should ensure that all necessary consents are forthcoming from all relevant landowners (Private and Public) for the proposed works, and that works, where applicable, comply with relevant standards set by relevant bodies.
- In particular, for projects relating to the development of walking trails, cycleways etc or across private lands proof of consultation and agreement of all affected local landowners must be provided with the application.
- Quality and Standard of Project incl. Supplementary material (20 marks)
- Value for Money (25 marks)
- Peatland Conservation Education and Awareness raising potential; Support for the Conservation Objectives of designated sites (30 marks )
- Community Engagement Benefits (25 marks)
For further information check www.npws.ie.
All information is accurate at the time of writing; however, we recommend visiting the individual websites of the funding organisations for the most current and up-to-date information on their specified schemes.