Projects to increase farming skills, tackle environmental impacts and enhance competitiveness in food production will share more than £300,000 in newly-announced grant support.
“Ahead of the formal consultation in November, we are looking forward to hearing more from individuals in Galloway and beyond, either through this new online hub or in person at meetings and drop-in sessions, about what they value in the area, and how they feel about the potential of a national park.”
This video case study features Glengarry Community Woodlands, who received £36,290 from the Scottish Government's Rural and Island Communities Ideas into Action Fund to set up a community sawmill as part of the Scottish Government's Community Led Local Development commitment (CLLD).
Funding received:
£36,290
Awarded from:
Community Led Local Development - Scottish Government
Projects which enhance nature on farms, revive rivers and help rare species recover are sharing £796,992 of funding in the latest round of awards from the Nature Restoration Fund.