More than £750,000 available to invest in small rural businesses in the north of Cumbria 31 October 2017 31 October 2017 0 2553 More than £750,000 available to invest in small rural businesses in the north of Cumbria Solway, Border and Eden LEADER funding is available now to support businesses through grants of up to 40% to: Start up and become established. Expand and create more jobs. Diversify into non-agricultural activities. Improve productivity and/or efficiency. LEADER supports businesses of all kinds including farm, horticultural, forestry, manufacturing, social and community enterprises, tourism operators, food processors etc. Click here to find out more about our funding priorities and grant rates.
LEADER Funding Available for Community Projects and Rural Services 31 October 2017 31 October 2017 0 2737 LEADER Funding Available for Community Projects and Rural Services LEADER can support businesses, rural community organisations, charities and partnerships to: Create, improve or expand community assets particularly those that can act as hubs for locally-based activity and service delivery (e.g. pubs, shops etc.) Develop innovative and collaborative community based projects and technologies that will improve access to rural services and reduce social isolation. Develop community greening and energy initiatives (not otherwise supported through FITs/RHI). Set up projects which involve educational farm visits. Click here to find out more about our funding priorities and grant rates.