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RURAL TAYSIDE LEADER PROGRAMME 2007-13

RURAL TAYSIDE LEADER PROGRAMME 2007-13. What is LEADER?. LEADER is a European Union and Scottish Government funded Programme supporting innovative and sustainable local rural development projects that promote economic and community development in rural areas.

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RURAL TAYSIDE LEADER PROGRAMME 2007-13

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  1. RURAL TAYSIDE LEADERPROGRAMME 2007-13

  2. What is LEADER? • LEADER is a European Union and Scottish Government funded Programme supporting innovative and sustainable local rural development projects that promote economic and community development in rural areas. • LEADERis part of the wider Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) a £1.6 billion programme of economic, environmental, and social measures designed to develop rural Scotland up to and including the year 2013. Liaison Entre Actions de Developpement de L'Economie RuraleorLinks between actions for the development of the rural economy Or in plain English: It’s a grant scheme that can part-fund projects that aim to make rural communities better

  3. RURAL TAYSIDE LEADERPROGRAMME 2007-13 Total budget of £5 million • £2 million from EU and Scottish Government • £3 million match funding comes from local partners and applicant organisations So far: • 58 projects approved • £707,000 LEADER grant approved • £1,856,000 total eligible costs of projects

  4. COMMUNITY BENEFIT LOCAL INVOLVEMENT EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES BASIC PRINCIPLES OF LEADER INNOVATION SHARING BEST PRACTICE AND COOPERATON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT • LEADER aims to increase the capacity of local rural community and business networks by building knowledge and skills, encouraging innovation and co-operation. • LEADER focuses on supporting small-scale community driven projects that tackle local development objectives and benefit the community.

  5. RURAL TAYSIDE LEADER AREA 3,042 sq miles, (7,877 sq kms) Population 149,471 people

  6. RURAL TAYSIDE LEADERPROGRAMME 2007-13 TARGET GROUPS young people women migrant workers economically inactive

  7. RURAL TAYSIDE LEADERPROGRAMME 2007-13THEMES • Revitalising Communities - developing community capacity and local solutions • Progressive Rural Economy - strong, diverse and competitive local economy & encouraging joint working and co-operation across sectors

  8. Revitalising Communities

  9. Progressive Rural Economy

  10. SOCIAL ENTERPRISE SECTOR COLLABORATIVE WORKING LOCAL SKILLS IMPROVED… LOCAL ECONOMY LOCAL FACILITIES & SERVICES RURAL ENVOORONMENT VISITOR EXPERIENCE RURAL TAYSIDE LEADERPROGRAMME 2007-13OUTCOMES

  11. RURAL TAYSIDE LEADERPROGRAMME 2007-13GRANTS • Up to 90% of total eligible costs for capital and revenue projects – only during 2010 • 5% of total eligible project should be met by the applicant (cash and/or in kind) • Minimum grant request is £1,000 • Maximum project length is 18 months (projects running over more than 18 months will be asked to apply in stages) • Match funding must not come from another European Union source

  12. RURAL TAYSIDE LEADERPROGRAMME 2007-13 HOW TO APPLY • The first step is to complete the LEADER enquiry form • If the project in the enquiry is eligible, the full application form will be sent out • Once application and supporting documents are received by LEADER, the project will be assessed by…

  13. LEADER LOCAL ACTION GROUP Decision making process

  14. RURAL TAYSIDE LEADERPROGRAMME 2007-13 HINTS & TIPS • Remember to FOCUS your application – what exactly is your LEADER project? Speak to LEADER staff at the enquiry stage to get help! • Use the LEADER staff! We’re here to help! • LEADER only pay in arrears, so have a plan for your cashflow • LEADER will ask for a lot of information so use the folder you get once your project is approved – and when it’s full, we’ll give you another one! • Avoid online banking, LEADER wants to see original bank statements

  15. Rita Callander . Rural Tayside LEADER Co-ordinator T. 01307 473239 E callanderrb@angus.gov.uk www.ruraltaysideleader.com

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