Rural Development Programme for England – LEADER, Growth Programme, Countryside Productivity

Grant funding is now more limited with applications for any external funding becoming a more complex and competitive process, with tight deadlines. We can offer comprehensive advice and provide you with a competitive advantage for any proposed project where you are interested in obtaining grant funding. We understand the strict eligibility criteria of these schemes and the grant process and have a successful track record of obtaining funding across an extensive array of funding opportunities.

Grant funding can allow a project to become viable and take it from an initial idea to a realistic venture. As the future Rural Development Programme unfolds, funding opportunities will continue to arise. Opportunities include Environmental Schemes, enhancing the Rural Economy, increasing Tourism in rural areas and allowing Research and Development for new technologies. Whilst the scheme detail and eligibility criteria will change, the application process however is likely to remain similarly complex and competitive. We can advise you on all stages from the initial project idea to eligibility, making the application, applying for planning permission, obtaining competitive quotations for works, producing a business plan to meet the financial and employment criteria and claiming the money following the works.