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Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) @seupb.bsky.social · 5d

We were in Omagh this week to attend the launch of the €8.4 million Early Frailty Intervention Project (EFIP) PEACEPLUS project. EFIP was launched on International Day of Older Persons by The Co-operation and Working Together (CAWT) Partnership. Read more: www.seupb.eu/latest/news/...

Guests pictured at the launch of the PEACEPLUS EFIP project in Omagh

Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) @seupb.bsky.social · 13d

Almost €5m in PEACEPLUS funding has been awarded to five projects that set out to engage in peacebuilding activities and to contribute to the creation of a more cohesive society in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland. Read more here: www.seupb.eu/latest/news/...

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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · Sep 5

We have published research on the social, economic, environmental and cooperation impacts of the North South Implementation Bodies over the past 25 years - a key output from our S2@25 project which was funded by #PEACEPLUS.
crossborder.ie/newsite/wp-c...
#crossborder #research @seupb.bsky.social

Cover of the report, with the CCBC and S2@25 logos, which reads - Implementing the opportunities from peace: An overview of the collective impacts of the North-South Implementation Bodies established under Strand 2 of the 1998 Good Friday/Belfast Agreement, August 2025.

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Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) @seupb.bsky.social · Sep 2

🌟 Big news! The Shankill Shared Women’s Centre is a finalist in the 2025 REGIOSTARS Awards! 🌟

This PEACE IV project brings communities together & empowers local people. 🏘️💪

Vote for the Public Choice Award 👉 ec.europa.eu/regional_pol...

Share with friends & family!
#REGIOSTARS #PeaceIV #VoteNow

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Centre for Cross Border Cooperation @crossborder.bsky.social · Aug 22

GRASP (the Green Accelerator Skills Programme) is specifically for the construction industry, blending online learning with hands-on, onsite training across Ireland and the UK. Find out more at swc.pulse.ly/msx1djxqfu. GRASP is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the @seupb.bsky.social.

GRASP | South West College

GRASP will deliver training through online masterclasses and on-site practical workshops. In addition, a specially modified van equipped for heat pump installation and maintenance training will be procured and deployed for use by project partners and other stakeholder across the border region.

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Springboard Opportunities @springboardopps.bsky.social · Aug 15

Journeys Camp 2025 was phenomenal!

Over 2 days, young people from Belfast, Limavady, Derry/Londonderry, Cavan & Monaghan came together for connection, activities & friendship.

Stay tuned next week for more from this unforgettable gathering!
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Department of Finance @finance-ni.gov.uk · Jul 29

Finance Minister John O'Dowd today visited the Healthy Kidz United Youth Initiative sports camp in Armagh to see first-hand how the project has benefitted from @seupb.bsky.social PEACE PLUS funding, supporting young people from all backgrounds, promoting good relations & building community cohesion.

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Shared Future News @sharedfuture.news · Jul 28

Belfast launches PEACEPLUS interfaith and belief project amidst community tensions

Read our article by Gordon McDADE 👉 sharedfuture.news/belfast-laun...

@seupb.bsky.social @nicva.org

#SharedFuture #NorthernIreland #minorities #peace #peacebuilding #reconciliation #religion

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Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) @seupb.bsky.social · Jul 24

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Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) @seupb.bsky.social · Jul 24

We were happy to be welcomed on board the AFBI research vessel Corystes this week, when our Director Paul Beattie joined DAERA Minister Andrew Muir and DCEE Minister Timmy Dooley to hear about the PEACEPLUS-funded and AFBI-led ACCLIMATISE project, one of three Marine and Coastal Management projects.

SEUPB Director of Managing Authority Paul Beattie, Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir MLA, Minister of State Timmy Dooley and Ewan Hunter, AFBI Head of Fisheries, and Aquatic Ecosystems Branch, pictured on board the research vessel Corystes in Belfast.

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Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) @seupb.bsky.social · Jul 23

The Skills Connect Programme is a project supported by PEACEPLUS and aims to address the skill gaps in both Ireland and Northern Ireland, particularly in the areas of digitalisation and new and emerging markets. It will support 2,000 learners over the next four years.

More➡➡➡www.seupb.eu/peaceplus

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Codema - Dublin's Energy Agency @codemadublin.bsky.social · Jul 21

An interesting #GEMINI blog article about the gravity survey going on in Co. Antrim as part of the #GEMINI geothermal energy project, to help to understand the #GeothermalEnergy potential at multiple locations across the region! #PEACEPLUS @seupb.bsky.social
www.geminigeothermal.com/blogs/#ws-bl...

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Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) @seupb.bsky.social · Jul 22

€52m of PEACEPLUS funding is helping to build and embed partnership and collaboration. This investment focuses on joint development and management of strategies, cooperation capacity building, and identification of solutions to reduce obstacles to cross-border cooperation.
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Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) @seupb.bsky.social · Jul 18

17 councils are delivering PEACEPLUS projects that will directly impact grassroots communities within their area. The plans will result in 110,000 people from different and diverse backgrounds, working together to identify and deliver priority projects.

Find out more here: www.seupb.eu/peaceplus

Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) @seupb.bsky.social · Jul 17

€77m of PEACEPLUS funding has been awarded to transform six community facilities and public spaces. This includes the
Shannonside Peace Arena, which will create a transformative shared space, catering for the sporting and recreational needs of clubs and communities. More here: www.seupb.eu/peaceplus

Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) @seupb.bsky.social · Jul 16

Earlier this year, we celebrated the launch of PEACE of Mind – an engaging and innovative youth mental health and wellbeing programme enhancing emotional resilience in children and young people aged between nine and 25.

Find out more about our PEACEPLUS projects here: www.seupb.eu/peaceplus/ca...

Andrew Bell, Head of Youth Work Policy at the Department of Education, Niamh McGonagle, Year 10 Lumen Christi College Student, Gina Mc Intyre SEUPB CEO, John McCarroll, Year 10 Lumen Christi College Student, James Kerr Verbal CEO, Skylar Hardie Ardnashee School & College Student, Anna Dobrynina, Year 9 Lumen Christi College Student, Jonah Gilchrist Oakgrove Integrated College Student

Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) @seupb.bsky.social · Jul 9

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council has been awarded €4.4m in funding through the €1.14bn PEACEPLUS Programme. Projects will address challenges and promote peace and prosperity. Read more: www.seupb.eu/latest/news/lisburn-and-castlereagh-city-council-awarded-more-eu44m-peaceplus-funding

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Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) @seupb.bsky.social · Jun 24

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Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) @seupb.bsky.social · Jun 24

PEACEPLUS funding of €6.5million has been awarded to a cross-border partnership - PEACE-Air - that will work to improve air quality across the island of Ireland. Read more: www.seupb.eu/latest/news/eu65m-peaceplus-funding-awarded-improve-air-quality-across-island-ireland

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Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) @seupb.bsky.social · Jun 23

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐏𝐋𝐔𝐒 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝟗𝟎% 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥 €𝟏.𝟏𝟒𝐛𝐧 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞-𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬. PEACEPLUS is a partnership between the EU, the UK Government, the Government of Ireland, and the Northern Ireland Executive. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/4dx8y6py

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Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) @seupb.bsky.social · Jun 10

The Green Accelerator Skills Programme (GRASP), a €9.8 million cross-border PEACEPLUS project designed to address the significant green skills deficit, has been launched. Read more here: www.seupb.eu/latest/news/new-eu98-million-grasp-project-launched-tackle-green-skills-shortage-cross-border

Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) @seupb.bsky.social · Jun 9

Pobal are the intermediate body responsible for the delivery of the Change Maker Funding Programme on behalf of SEUPB. Further information can be found here: www.pobal.ie/.../peaceplu... 4/4

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Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) @seupb.bsky.social · Jun 9

We are delighted to work with our support partners Co-operation Ireland, Rural Action and East Border Region who will provide free and impartial support throughout the application process. To register for updates/support: cooperationireland.org/.../peace-pl... 3/4...

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Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) @seupb.bsky.social · Jun 9

Funding of up to €100,000 is now available to community and voluntary groups, and other organisations.
To find out more and/or apply: shorturl.at/GlkgA. A deadline of 12 August is in place for applications for two of the current calls within the programme. 2/4...

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Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) @seupb.bsky.social · Jun 9

Applications are OPEN for funding awards of up to €100,000 through the PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme. This will distribute €40million over the next 3 years to support people-to-people projects on a cross-community and/or cross-border basis, delivering awards directly into communities. 1/4

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