T2567 PEACEPLUS Multiculturalism to Interculturalism Project

Description

The PEACEPLUS Multiculturalism to Interculturalism project forms parts of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan, which is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). This contract contributes to the implementation of the Celebrating Cultures and Diversity theme of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan. 
The Multiculturalism to Interculturalism project will be tendered through 4 Lots, aligned to the strands of the project. 
Strand 1 (Lot 1): Community Language and Cultural Access Programme – to highlight the indigenous linguistic heritage and new languages that are present within Belfast on a cross community basis through Irish Language and Ulster Scots Heritage project and New Languages Programme. Budget £270,055 Participants = 1,110 (plus 650 wider) Duration: 3 years 
Strand 2 (Lot 2): Cultural Spaces Programme to increase awareness of community capacity within and cross community engagement in the different culturally significant spaces across Belfast through inter community connected neighbourhood and citywide venues leadership, capacity building and activities programme. Budget £206,330 Participants = 426 Duration: 3 years 
Strand 3 (Lot 3): Festivals and Flagship Events Programme to help flagship events become more accessible to all. This will include capacity building programme, a Flagship events cultural connector programme and a marching in step to different tunes / fusion of Belfast Sounds Programme. Budget £238,555 Participants = 404 (plus 600 wider) Duration: 3 years 
Strand 4 (Lot 4): Culture and Built Heritage Programme – to develop and enhance public space availability, usage and capacity, including showcasing our historical built environment, walking tour including maritime heritage elements, events in vacant spaces across Belfast, and an intercultural burial traditions graveyard animation programme. Budget £234,200 Participants = 625 (plus 300 wider) Duration: 3 years