Loughs Agency

Overview

he Loughs Agency (hereafter referred to as "the Agency"), is an agency of the Foyle, Carlingford and Irish Lights Commission (FCILC), established as one of the cross-border bodies under the 1998 Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of Ireland. The Loughs Agency will provide funding to support sustainable development of marine tourism and/or angling in the Foyle or Carlingford systems. Applications close on 17 July 2012.

This call seeks applications under the following themes.

• Development of access and other infrastructure for marine tourism and angling (including disabled access).
• Development of marine tourism and angling product.
• Accommodation development that focuses on providing facilities for those engaged in marine tourism and angling (drying rooms, prepare your catch facility etc).
• Training that develops and enhances marine tourism and angling capacity .

Funding will not exceed £7,500 (or euro equivalent) per project. Funding will be at a level of up to 75% of total eligible expenditure.

How to Apply

Completed application forms must be received at Loughs Agency headquarters by 9:30am 17th July 2012.

For more information contact laura.mccready@loughs-agency.org or telephone 028 7134 2100. Loughs Agency, 22 Victoria Road, Londonderry-Derry, Northern Ireland BT47 2AB