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LEADER. LEADER. What is LEADER? LEADER East Renfrewshire LAG Programme period Eligibility How to apply Questions. LEADER. What is LEADER ? Part of SRDP -£1.6 billion LEADER accounts for 5% of the total SRDP allocation (£38m)
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LEADER What is LEADER? LEADER East Renfrewshire LAG Programme period Eligibility How to apply Questions
LEADER What is LEADER? • Part of SRDP -£1.6 billion • LEADER accounts for 5% of the total SRDP allocation (£38m) • Promotes economic & community development within rural areas • Funding is awarded to Local Action Groups
LEADER LEADER East Renfrewshire • Local Action Group – East Renfrewshire - 14 members + 1 Co-ordinator • Programme launched in April 2009 – 3 years • Rural Areas of East Renfrewshire: - Eaglesham - Waterfoot - Nesilton - Uplawmoor
LEADER Eligibility • Who Can Apply? • Constituted Community Groups • Social Enterprises • Micro/Small Businesses • Voluntary Organisations • Public Sector Bodies • Individuals (with public support)
LEADER Eligibility Continued… • Project must benefit rural areas / communities • Project should be based in the rural area* *exceptional circumstances may apply • Projects should fit the East Renfrewshire LEADER themes • Revitalising Communities • New Markets and Products
LEADER How To Apply / Process • Initial Enquiry Form • Full Enquiry Form • Scoring by LAG • Letter to applicant
LEADER How To Apply • Contact Suzanne Tyrrell • Email: suzanne.tyrrell@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk • Tel: 0141 577 3792 • Check out www.eastrenfrewshireleader.co.uk or www.eastrenfrewshireleader.com • Scottish Government Website: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/farmingrural/SRDP/LEADER
LEADER Any Questions?