Basic Services for the Economy and Rural Population

The focus of this measure is to identify and provide appropriate, cultural, leisure facilities to local communities which may not otherwise be available to them.

Examples of activities that can be supported include:

• Amenity and leisure facilities.

• Support for cultural activities.

• Certain arts facilities.

• General community and recreational infrastructure.

• Innovative activities in local communities such as social and information networks etc.

All assessments and actions should be carried out in consultation and with the agreement of the appropriate local authorities. Any equipment, activities or infrastructure provided must be available and accessible to all age and social groups in the community concerned. Mainstream activities of sports organisations and bodies are excluded from support under this measure.

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