Application Process
Initial Enquiries
Click here to read information on Initial Enquiries.
Application Guidance
Click here to read information on Application Guidance.
Expression of Interest
All applicants must first complete an Expression of Interest (EoI) Form and return it to SOAR to check that they are eligible to proceed to full application.
You may download the EoI Form below and return a hard copy to the Craigavon Administration Unit.
» Click here to download the EoI Form [Adobe pdf format] «
or
» Click here to download the EoI Form [MS Word format] «
Please do not proceed to full application until you have heard from the SOAR office.
Full Application
The next stage of the application process is completed online through the website www.eugrants.org
If you do not have access to the internet hard copy application forms can be obtained from the SOAR office. All applications must be returned by the closing date and time to Craigavon SOAR Rural Development Office, Craigavon Borough Council, Civic and Conference Centre, Lakeview Road, Craigavon BT64 1AL, email submissions will not be accepted.
The following diagram explains the journey of an application which normally takes around 4 months from initial full application to the final outcome (ie. Either Letter of Offer or Rejection).
Please Note :
Planning Approval – If your project requires planning approval then at least outline planning permission must be secured before your application to SOAR will be accepted.
Retrospective Funding – You must not start your project until you receive and accept a Letter of Offer from SOAR.
