SEUPB - Priority 2.2 Key Institutional Capacities are Developed for a Shared Society

It is unlikely that there will be any further calls for applications under this theme of the PEACE III Programme.

Programme Objectives

In keeping with the overall aim of the PEACE III Programme, applications must clearly demonstrate how the proposed operation will reinforce progress towards a peaceful and stable society and promote reconciliation.

Detailed information on the eligibility and selection criteria for this theme is available by clicking here.

The application form and detailed application form guidance is available to download via www.eugrants.org. The detailed background information to the application form is available by clicking here.

Applicants are expected to acquaint themselves with the Programme Guidance Notes prior to submitting the application. These Guidance Notes can be found on the SEUPB website by clicking here.  

Focus of the Call

Under the theme of ‘Key Institutional Capacities are Developed for a Shared Society’ applications are sought in two main areas:

Area 1:  Pilot innovative service delivery models with the potential for mainstreaming.

Area 2: European and international networking; Exchange of best/good practice. 

Area 1: Pilot innovative service delivery models with the potential for mainstreaming

1.       This area of the call seeks to support pilot innovative service delivery models with the potential for mainstreaming.  Proposals should challenge the current service delivery models which, in Northern Ireland, mean that sometimes policy and services are duplicated as a result of the conflict.  In the border region - and in rural communities in Northern Ireland - problems of isolation, lack of participation and integration, and economic and social linkages also exist which can lead to service gaps and inefficiencies.  Applications may propose the following models:

Projects led by the public sector involving the identification and development of an innovative service delivery model that moves away from the provision of parallel services along sectarian lines.

Projects led by public sector bodies to deliver public services (in addition to initiatives covered by 4.1.) which operate on a cross-community and/or cross-border basis.  Proposals should include the identification of opportunities to create synergies and to deliver services on a cross border and cross community basis.  This should entail the identification of duplication in current service delivery models, the creation of partnerships and seeking efficiencies in delivering services that maximise benefits to citizens in the eligible area.

For example, shared services may focus on sectors such as: education, community health, employment, housing, and transport.  This is an indicative list only and public sector bodies are welcome to consider other services where new ways of working would have a positive impact.

2.       The priority and theme criteria for Area 1 (Pilot innovative service delivery models with the potential for mainstreaming) include the following:

Proposals should be developed through strategic collaboration between the public, private and community sectors.  In particular, applicants should be able to demonstrate that they have undertaken significant and meaningful consultation with the local community.  This will ensure strong linkages are in place and provide assurances that the proposal will achieve the desired results and impacts.

Proposals should have an underlying focus on reconciliation, cultural diversity and equality.  Proposals must demonstrate that they can create synergies and promote sharing between previously divided communities.

Proposals should also consider how service delivery could be enhanced in an increasingly multi-cultural society so that shared service delivery to all sections of the community is addressed.

Proposals that assist in the development and promotion of active citizenship and that enhance the accountability of the public service to constituencies will be considered.

Area 2: European and international networking; Exchange of best practice

1.       Northern Ireland and the Border Region can learn lessons from other multi-ethnic and post-conflict societies both within and outside the EU.  There is also scope for sharing of good practice within and between Northern Ireland and the Border Region.  This transfer of learning and experience can be centred on best practice for promoting peace and reconciliation (specifically given the learning from the PEACE I and II Programmes).  Applications may propose the following models:

Projects that promote European and international networking and which develop effective networks leading to the exchange of best/good practice.  Clear benefits of the networking must accrue to the eligible area.  This may include elements of research.  Research should focus on promoting innovative best/good practice and transnational learning in relation to peace, conflict resolution and reconciliation.  All research should be clearly outcome focused and applicants must consider and demonstrate how it can be practically applied.

Projects to develop linkages that transfer learning and experiences within and between Northern Ireland and the Border Region and other multi-ethnic and post-conflict societies on how the delivery of public services can be developed to promote a shared society.

Projects which review the impact of previous research in order to embed findings, as yet not implemented, into public policy.  Where proposals include research, the practical application of that research must be embedded in the proposal.

 Key Principles

 1.     Additional key principles must be demonstrated in each application.  These include:

1.1.   Additionality: The proposed operation must be clearly additional and offer something new, over and above current activities.

1.2.   Appropriate Scale: The quantum of the funding sought must be commensurate with the expected outcomes and impacts.

1.3    Complementarity: There must be no duplication of activities funded by other European or statutory sources.

1.4    Need in the locality: The proposal must demonstrate a strong need and have quantifiable outputs, results and impacts.

 2.       Proposals must focus on areas and groups that have been affected by the conflict.  (Further details of the target groups and areas are described in sections 4.38 and 4.39 of the PEACE III Operational Programme.)

Contact Details

Eimear Murphy / Ariane De Vriendt

SEUPB

7th Floor

Clarence Street West Building

2 Clarence Street West

Belfast

BT2 7GP

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