Funding

Dumfries and Galloway LEADER have launched a new website making it easier for applicants, and potential applicants, to find all the information they need.

The new site includes information about the LEADER programme, projects that have been awarded funding and a step-by-step guide to the application process. 

Nicola Hill, LEADER Programme Manager said:

Scottish Rural Network Development Officer Don Morrison reports on the recent development day for Moray LEADER Local Action Group.

The Scottish Rural Network (SRN) recently assisted the facilitation of a development day for the members of the Moray LEADER Local Action Group. 

The main objectives of the day were to:

  • Build the knowledge and confidence of the LAG to implement the Local Development Strategy effectively

  • Share good practice on how LEADER is delivered in other areas

Lorraine Macrae from the Scottish Rural Network Support Unit reports on the West Lothian LEADER Farm Diversification and Rural Enterprise Event.

Robert Arkley, owner of the highly successful Kingsfield Golf course and Driving Range in Linlithgow, welcomed over 50 people to an event hosted by West Lothian LEADER on 26 September 2016.

Rural Housing Fund seminar - East Lothian

A new fund to support affordable rural housing development has been created by the Scottish Government. This £25M grant fund is available to a range  of organisations including community trusts, landowners, and development trusts.

Rural enterprise projects across the UK can apply for funding from the Prince's Countryside Fund.

The charity aims to improve the prospects of family farm businesses and the quality of life in rural areas. It has announced a grant funding pot of over £600,000 to suport rural initiatives.

Three projects have been awarded funding from the South Aberdeenshire LEADER programme.

In the programme's first funding rounds, the South Aberdeenshire LEADER Local Action Group has awarded £225,475 to the following projects:

  • Strathorn Riding School Development
  • Finzean Farm Shop Development
  • Ringlink Internship Programme

South Aberdeenshire LAG Chair Liam Smyth from Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce said:

Rural Housing Fund seminar

A new fund to support affordable rural housing development has been created by the Scottish Government. This £25M grant fund is available to a range  of organisations including community trusts, landowners, and development trusts.

Funding of over £7 million will help to create and develop around 140 new farming businesses in Scotland.

The deadline for applications for the current funding round of the Food Processing, Marketing and Cooperation scheme is 25 September 2016.

Do you have a local greenspace that needs improving? Do you want to run activities in your local park or greenspace?

The Tesco Bags of Help grant scheme is now permanently open for applications from a wide range of community groups, schools, local authorities and organisations.

Bags of Help will now see the money raised by the 5p bag charge in Tesco stores in England, Wales and Scotland opened up to a greater range of projects that support community participation in the development and use of open spaces.

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