FAQ's

Questions Frequently Asked About the Ireland Wales Programme

Can my organisation participate in the Programme?
The Programme will accept applications from public, private, voluntary and community sectors. The Development Officer can guide you with this.
We have no experience of EU funding. Where can we find out more?
Your local Development Officer will be able to help you.
How much funding is available for the Programme as a whole?
€52.7m for 2007-13, the maximum permitted grant is 75% of the total cost of your project.
What is the upper and lower limit of funding I can apply for?
There is no such limit as the funding is dependent on your activity and its context.
Will I get funding?
Your application will go through an appraisal process and the decision on whether it receives funding will be made by the Programme Steering Committee
What can I use as match funding?
Your own funds, benefit in kind or funds received from public authorities. EU funds are not permitted to be used as match funding.
Can RAPID, POBAL, Arts Council, Irish Government Departments funding be used as match funding?
They can, certain conditions may apply.
Is there a lot of work involved in putting an application together?
There is a certain amount of work involved however the Development Officer team will provide assistance and advice. The potential benefits can be substantial if the application is of good quality.
We are a small organisation. Will it be too much work?
It depends on the size of the organisation however the Development Officer team is here to help.
How do I find a partner? Is there a similar organisation to mine in Wales that I can partner with?
The Development Officer team will assist you in your search.
Do I have to find a partner myself?
You can be proactive in finding a partner. The Development Officers will provide support in seeking a suitable partner.
We have no experience of EU funding. Can we be the Lead Partner, what is the Lead Partner?
You can. The Lead Partner is the partner organisation which has responsibility for the overall management of the project. Of course each partner is jointly responsible, but one of them must take the lead.