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LEADER FUNDING
LEADER
is part of the Scottish
Rural Development Programme (SRDP), aimed at promoting
economic and community development within rural areas. LEADER
is a bottom-up method of delivering support for rural development
through implementing a local rural development strategy. Support
is aimed primarily at small-scale, community driven projects
that are pilot and innovative in nature.
What
is the funding for?
The aim of LEADER
is to increase the capacity of local rural community and business
networks to build knowledge and skills, and encourage innovation
and co-operation in order to tackle local development objectives.
LEADER accounts for 5% of the total SRDP allocation (around
£38m). An additional £19.2m Convergence Funding
has been awarded to 7 LAGs in the Highlands and Islands in
recognition of its previous status as a disadvantaged and
remote area. Funding is awarded by Local Action Groups ( LAGs)
who take decisions on projects which are community driven
and have a wide community benefit.
Each LAG
has designed its own LEADER programme which has its own website
and contact details.
For a
list of the areas covered and links to their websites and
application forms click here.
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