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West Cork LEADER Co-op invites applications from individuals and community
organisations seeking development
funding from the 2008 Salmon Hardship Fund (Community Support Scheme).
Grant assistance is targeted at the development of additional economic
opportunities for crews and employees in the processing and ancillary
sectors in communities where commercial salmon fishing has been a well-established
activity. The scheme is available to those affected by the cessation of
the mixed stock salmon fishery in West Cork. Whilst focused primarily
on the end of drift netting, the scheme will also address those areas
where other mixed stock fishing activities are affected (draft, snap,
loop, bag, trap). Development funding can be provided for a range of activities
including: training, diversification into non-salmon fishing activity,
enterprise development, education and employment preparation, selected
community initiatives, etc. The scheme is not directed at commercial salmon
fishing holders who have availed of payments from the Salmon Hardship
Scheme. A series of PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETINGS to outline the programme
and the eligibility criteria will be held as follows:
• Monday 12th May, Cametringane Hotel, Castletownbere, 7.30pm
• Monday 19th May, Harbour View Hotel, Schull, 7.30pm
• Tuesday 20th May, Parish Centre, Western Rd., Clonakilty, 7.30pm
• Thursday 22nd May, Trident Hotel, Kinsale, 7.30pm
Download application form here.
Further programme details are available directly from:
Kevin Santry
West Cork LEADER Co-op, West Cork Technology Park,
Clonakilty, West Cork
023-34035
kevin@westcorkleader.ie