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The EU Programme for Peace and Reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the Border Region of Ireland 2000-2004 is a highly distinctive programme designed specifically to address the legacy of the conflict and/or taking opportunities arising from Peace. The overall Strategic aim of the Peace II programme is "to reinforce progress towards a peaceful and stable society and to promote reconciliation." Antrim Borough Strategy Partnership is the implementing body responsible for distributing approximately £1.1m of the Peace II Programme. The funding will be distributed through various programmes as outlined below. Measure 3.1 Total Allocation: £599,094 Locally Economic Initiatives for Developing the Social Economy The aim of this measure is to promote local regeneration and sustainability, particularly in areas of high social need and high conflict. The emphasis is to create an awareness of the social economy, which will contribute to the development of a strong community infrastrucutre. | Phase | Programme | Total Allocation | Status | | Phase 1 | Community Resource Facility
Establish a Community Resource Facility for the Borough of Antrim to support the Community Sector and encourage the participation of those who are socially excluded in social, economic and environmental projects.
For further information click here | £179,094 | Antrim Borough Council Awarded £179,000 | | Phase 2 | Social Economy Viability
Provide technical assistance for a number of community organisations to enable feasibility studies or research to be undertaken to support the development of social economy projects
| £32,000 | £32,000 has been awarded | | Phase 3 | Community Infrastructure Projects
To provide capital support for the implementation of social economy projects in the Borough
| £380,000 Traunch 1: May/June £200,000 Traunch 2: Spring 2004 £217,278 | Traunch 1:Round 1 £51,407 awarded Traunch 1: Round 2 Awarded £111,315 | | Phase 2 | Partnership Supporting the Strategic Vision Developmental programme to provide direction for Antrim Borough Strategy Partnership.
| £8,000 | CLOSED |
Measure 3.2 Total Allocation: £551,270
Locally - based Human Resource, Training and Development Strategies The aim of this measure is to identify training needs for the Borough and provide the appropriate training required to ensure that the future skills provision required for employment development opportunities are met. The emphasis is to support continued Peace and Reconciliation in the area by targeting sectors, which have been particularly effected by the legacy of conflict. | Phase | Programme | Total Allocation | Delivery Mechanism |
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| Phase 1 | Employability Audit
Carry out a employability audit within the Borough to identify the gap in employer expectations and the skills available in the community.
| £15,000 | Locus Management Awarded £14,805 Audit to be completed Oct 2003 | | | Community Training Programme
To set up a number of relevant training courses to help develop and strengthen the skills of those individuals involved in the running and management of community and voluntary organisations
| £30,000 | Antrim Borough Council Community Resource Team Awarded £30,000. To commence September 2003 | | Phase 1 | Young People as Active Citizens To ensure that young people will effect positive future regeneration and encourage young people as active citizens within the economic and social environment. | £80,000 1st Round: Allocated 2nd Round:
£47,559 3rd Round:
Open for £12,700
Closing date 21st November 03 | 1st Round: Antrim Youth Information Centre Awarded £32,441. 2nd Round: Antrim Borough Council, Development & Leisure Awarded £11,000 Antrim Borough Council, Arts & Heritage Awarded £23,859 | | Phase 2 | Service Sector Training
Provide a programme to increase the pool of labour for the expanding service and retail market and provide new job opportunities for the unemployed and low skilled
| £150,000 £130,000 to be allocated |
Customer Care Development Programme £20,000
Awarded to Jenkinson Consulting | | Phase 2 | Target Group Training
A number of programmes will be developed to enhance skills and raise qualification levels within the Borough for target groups including women returners, youth, community organisations and small business owners
| £220,000 £70,000 to be allocated | Skills Enhancement Programme £150,000 Awarded to TIME Associates | | Phase 1 | 'Unclubable' Youth Programme
A training programme for volunteers to enable them to engage young people and gain active participation of this group. | £61,270 | NEELB Awarded £61,288 |
Notification of Programmes Further information may be sourced from local papers or by contacting the Partnership Manager, Paul Kelly, tel: 028 9446 3113 ext 381.
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