Funding

A report that calls for tackling poverty and inequality to be central to the recovery from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been welcomed by the Scottish Government.

Holiday vouchers, discounts for days out and a marketing fund are included in a new £25 million tourism recovery programme. 

Speaking at the Scottish Tourism Alliance conference, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the funding to support the sector’s recovery from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Rural and island communities will be funded to trial initiatives that will improve the future approach to rural community support.

Single year and multi-year projects now eligible to apply to a £22 million peatland restoration programme.

An independent evaluation and review of the Moray LEADER 2014-2020 Programme and Local Development Strategy (LDS) has been hailed a success due to the community-led approach and the unique delivery model.

Following the success of a 2 year contract between Crowdfunder and LEADER to implement Crowdfund Scotland, a further 5 months of support has been made available unti

Up to 20 ports and harbours that have lost income from landing fees due to the disruption caused by Brexit have received a share of a £1.8 million fund.

The funding will provide necessary investment at ports and harbours for safety improvements and repair works.

Women living or working in Scottish agriculture will benefit from £115,000 of extra funding for a wide range of practical training courses including tractor and trailer driving. 

More than 95% of Basic Payment Support, Greening and Young Farmer payments have been made, four months ahead of regulatory requirement.

Welcoming the progress, Mr Ewing said:

Legislation which will help cut emissions, reduce fuel poverty and create green jobs by accelerating the deployment of heat networks has been passed unanimously by the Scottish Parliament.

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