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Council boost for local economic development projects
16 August 2005
Belfast City Council has re-affirmed its commitment to driving economic regeneration in all four corners of the city, with the unveiling of a new grants package for community based development projects.
The Council`s Neighbourhood Economic Development Programme (NEDP) is making £300,000 available, in the form of grants of between £5,000 and £20,000, to help community organisations improve employability and create better economic conditions in areas of needs.
The programme, now in its second phase, is designed to support projects that take a creative approach to fundamental issues such as regeneration and renewal, economic growth, knowledge, learning and sustainable development.
“Local councils have a duty to take the initiative in working with local people to establish an agenda for change,” stated Councillor Michael Browne, Chairman of Belfast City Council’s Economic Development Sub-Committee.
“In Belfast, we feel that the key to successful regeneration is the need to focus activity and resources on those places, communities and people most in need. By providing financial assistance for community-based economic development activities, we can create better economic conditions in areas of need and encourage the growth of a stable economy.
“In the Council, we are excited and energised by the new possibilities and projects that this grant scheme can help bring to fruition. This is an excellent opportunity for community groups all across Belfast to access funding not previously available to them, and I would encourage such groups to apply for these grants,” added Councillor Browne.
Information packs and application forms are available from Lisa Trimble, Economic Development Officer, Belfast City Council, The Cecil Ward Building, 4 -10 Linenhall Street, Belfast, BT2 8BP, telephone 9027 0736 or e mail trimblelisa@belfastcity.gov.uk. Application forms also can be downloaded from www.belfastcity.gov.uk. The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Friday September 23.
The Neighbourhood Economic Development Programme is partly funding by the Building Sustainable Prosperity fund.
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