3 April 2009

Local rural projects benefit from LEADER grants

Posted by Louise under: News Releases .

Are you a looking for project funding? Are you a constituted community group or social enterprise? Are you a group of businesses, a trust or a charity? LEADER may be able to help. 

LEADER is an EU and Scottish Government Programme which supports innovation, cooperation, community involvement, and sustainable rural development. It can fund up to 50% of a project’s eligible costs. So far, over £460,000 in rural funding has been awarded to nine projects across the Scottish Borders. Grants ranged from £5,500 to £93,500. 

Recent projects include a group of businesses working together to increase tourism in the Tweed Valley; a woodland skills training scheme for young unemployed people; and improvements to Eyemouth harbour to help increase tourism. 

There are two more application deadlines in 2009: 5 June and 11 September. Bryan McGrath, Chair of the LEADER ‘Decision Making Group’ said: “The LEADER Programme provides much needed support for improving our rural quality of life and the local economy. It encourages people to develop new ideas and find innovative solutions to the challenges we all face in rural areas.”

Get in touch for support and advice, and more information on LEADER. Either visit our website: scottishbordersleader.co.uk or contact the LEADER Coordinator on 01835 826661.

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