An upcoming workshop will help ensure rural local businesses don’t miss out on LEADER funding opportunities.
On Tuesday 25th July, a workshop will take place at Forest Pines Hotel, Scunthorpe, showcasing EU funding opportunities for micro, small and medium-sized rural enterprises in the North and North East Lincolnshire area.
Among the funding programmes to be discussed is the LEADER programme, which is designed to support projects that will create job opportunities under the following national priorities:
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(where this promotes growth in the tourism economy)
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So far this year, the LEADER programme has granted £183k to 8 local businesses across North and North East Lincolnshire, and there is still over £1m of funding available for the next 2 years.
There will also be a chance to learn more about the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, which is making £3.7 million available for projects focused on food processing, business development and tourism.
The event runs from 10.30 – 12.30pm, registration from 10am and lunch will be provided from 12.30pm with networking opportunities. Click here to book your place.
Following the funding event on Wednesday 26th July and Thursday 27th July Surgery sessions will be held at the Buttercross in Brigg for applicants to talk to officers about their project ideas, please book an appointment to guarantee a slot by ringing 01724 297768.
- 26th July 9.00am-11.30am for Increasing Farming Productivity and Forestry production (P1&6)
- 26th July 1.30pm-5pm for Micro and Small businesses and Farm Diversification (P2)
- 27th July 9.00am – 11.30am for Provision of Rural Services and Culture & Heritage Activities (P4&5)
- 27th July 1.30pm-5pm for Increasing Rural Tourism (P3)
Shalon Perkins
LEADER Programme Coordinator
Northern Lincolnshire LEADER Programme
Tel: 01724 297768
Mob: 07527 422531
Email: shalon.perkins@northlincs.gov.uk