Funding

The new Moray LEADER programme launched at the Morayvia Aerospace Centre recently.

Around 80 people from agencies, businesses and community groups attended the launch event on 26 May to find out more about the £3.5 million fund.

Ayrshire LEADER have an important update for potential applicants.

Due to significant investment by the Ayrshire LEADER programme in a range of excellent rural community projects we are not currently accepting applications for community projects.

Farmers, crofters and land managers have until midnight on 15 May 2017 to submit their Single Application Form.

The Single Application Form is the form you need to fill in if you want to claim payments under the following schemes:

Dumfries and Galloway LEADER can send up to ten young people from the area to an adventure seminar in Finland.

Are you interested in LEADER activities in other areas, do you want to get involved in rural development and get to know other young people from different cultures?

You must be 18-24 years old and be able to travel to Finland on the 12-20 August 2017.

This opportunity will be fully funded by the Dumfries and Galloway LEADER Programme.

The current funding round of the Food for Thought Education Fund closes for applications at the end of May.

In this article, Forth Valley and Lomond LEADER tell us about the role of their new Local Food & Drink Coordinator.

A Dunbar farm has been the first to benefit from the Tyne Esk LEADER pot specifically allocated for farm diversification. In this article from Tyne Esk LEADER you can find out more.

Fundraising Training - In Focus: Trusts & Foundations (Galashiels)

This session focuses on heritage organisations applying to Trusts & Foundations.

The training will include:
-an overview of where Trusts sit within the overall funding landscape
- the advantages and disadvantages of making applications
- an exploration of the various different types of trusts
- a guide to writing proposals

A two-week extension to the application window for the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) has been announced by Rural Secretary Fergus Ewing.

Applications can now be submitted until midnight on Tuesday 2 May 2017.

Previously published deadlines for Slurry Storage and Improving Public Access funding remain the same.

Community groups and charities in Scotmid's North region can now apply to be considered for a Community Connect Award.

Community Connect enables Scotmid members to give back to their communities. Three Good Cause Groups from Scotmid’s North Member Region will receive a financial award of up to £15,000 following a vote by Scotmid members.

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