Welcome to Cairngorms Local Action Group Website

All funding in the current LEADER programme is now fully committed. It is unlikely there will be any further funds available until the new programme begins in 2015.

Information on the application process and eligibility of projects can be found under useful documents on the Downloads page.

LAG criteria and priorities would need to be addressed to allow consideration:

LEADER would normally fund up to 45% of the project costs therefore 55% of match funding would be required by any applicant. This would need to be in place before making an application.

Potential match funders can be found by clicking on LINKS.

Projects to be community based with community benefits or representing communities of interest. Projects would need to consider the long term, how to be sustainable following funding support.

Young People, Women and their development – i.e. skills leading to employment
Environment – links between communities and the environment
The Cairngorms National Park – projects introducing, enhancing and involving people in the Park
Community Development for a more prosperous future.

The application form and application guidance can be found under Useful Documents on the Downloads page

APPLICATIONS to be submitted electronically. Please send your completed application form to patriciamethven@cairngorms.co.uk

Liaisons Entre Actions de Developpement de L'Economie Rurale
(Links between actions for the development of the rural community)

This fund is an opportunity for communities to realise ideas and ambitions that they may have been considering. LEADER is a European fund that is flexible and accessible. In this Programme we also have funding support from the Cairngorms National Park Authority. We have staff and resources that are there to help any constituted group to access the advice and information they require to progress their ideas.

The main aims of this fund are:

Revitalising Communities
Progressive Rural Economies

Whether it is a community facility, historic asset, a publication, a research study, a business grouping or new interpretation and pathworks, LEADER can consider it. Ideas which support the local economy, help the natural environment, women or young people may apply as can projects related to the culture of the area.

Funding support, mainly for land based businesses, is also available through the Scotland Rural Development Programme.

LEADER funding, in general, may not be used with other forms of European funding.

When in doubt as to whether or not your project might be eligible, check out the Application Information on this site under Useful Documents on the Downloads page or contact the staff - Patricia Methven or Deirdre Straw. We are here to help you and look forward to discussing your ideas with you and your group.

ENQUIRIES
Any enquiries will therefore be passed to CNPA staff at an early stage to assess their “fit” with CNPA objectives and the enquirer advised of the response.

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Approved Projects - Latest: "Out of the window" guide for train passengers Project Aims: The prime objective of the project is to enhance the visitor exper...; Abernethy Old Kirk Project aims The aims of the project over 3 years are: 1) to increase public a...; ARC Cultural Heritage Outreach Project Aims: to appoint a Programme Manager for one year to address the ...; ARC Feasibility Study Project Aims: To establish the sustainability of a significant set of buildings ...; Ballater Caravan Park Project aims: The aim is to negotiate a 30 year lease of the site with options t...; Ballater Self Build Feasibility Study Project Aims: to help fund a feasibility study to consider the establishment of ...; Braemar Castle Car Park Sign This project aims to install a double sided sign which will be erected in the gr...; Braemar Castle Development Support Project Project Aims: to engage ETAS support for the next 12 months to secur...; Braemar Castle Roof and Turrets Project Aims: to continue the work already started on repairs to the castle to m...; Braemar Highland Games Exhibition Centre Business Plan Project Aims: 2015 will be the bi-centenary of the Highland Games in Braem...; Braemar Village Notice Board Project Aims: To install a visitor notice board in the centre of Braemar.&n...; Bridge Painting SRCT have secured a replacement bridge to cross the River Dulnain and continue t...; Cairngorms Construction Skills Management Project Aims: to extend the Cairngorms Construction Skills Project Management pr...; Cairngorms Construction Skills Transport Project Aims: to extend the Cairngorms Construction Skills Transport Project unt...; Cairngorms Walking to Health Project aims: Improve Public Health by developing and delivering a structured sy...; Carn Dearg New Hut Development Project aims: 1. Continued availability of accommodation in a remote area, main...; Carrbridge Hall Refurbishment Project aims: Firstly to install a new sewer connection to the mains sewer (toil...; Castle Roy Conservation Work Project Aims: Castle Roy is one of the oldest structures in Scotland, over 800 y...; Castle Roy Land Purchase Project Aims: To purchase the surrounding land on which Castle Roy sits thus sec...; Castle Roy Power Line Relocation Project aims - Pylon line needs to be moved before work on the Upper Wall a...; Climbing Wall - Carrbridge Project aims: To provide a climbing wall for the Primary School Children, which ...; Community Housing Ardgeal Project Aims: to construct two community owned, affordable houses in Ardgheal ju...; Dalmoche Land Purchase Ballater Royal Deeside Ltd and the Ballater Historic Forestry Project Associatio...; Deeside/Donside Development Project (Phase 2) Project Aims: The overall aim of Phase 2 is to build on the processes and outcom...; Dulachas Spe Scoping Study Project Aims: To identify the scope of written material, digital and soun...; Eastern Cairngorms Learning Centre Development Phase 1 Project Aims: to undertake a study to provide a business plan and financial cost...; Explore Abernethy Community Ranger (Phase 2) Project Aims: to extend the current project for 9 months to 31 December 2013.&nb...; Feasibility Study Project Aims: to produce a Feasibility Study that will assist the Trust to move ...; Feisean a Mhonaidh Ruaidh Project aims: Feisean a Mhonaidh Ruaidh wishes to consolidate and build on its a...; Feisean a Mhonaidh Ruaidh Project Aims: To help fund a development officer to sustain current projects and...; Fingerposts and Welcome Sign Project Project aims: To facilitate maximum availability of the village to touri...; Glen Tanar Broadband Project Aim: Building on Glen Tanar’s neighbouring estate Ballogie a...; Glenbuchat Hall Community Hub - Phase 3 Stage 1 Project Aims: Phase 3 of this project will develop the outbuildings and surround...; Glenbuchat Hall Community Hub Phase 2 Project Aims: The development of the hall will enable the committee to del...; Indoor Marquee Project aims: The installation of the marquee will transform the sports hall in...; Iona Gallery Project, Kingussie Project Aims: To help turn a storage room within the Iona Gallery into a special...; Iona Heating Project Project aims - To install more economic and efficient heaters in order to keep a...; Junior Ranger Exchange Project aims: July 2011 To take 12 young people from Scotland to Bavaria and t...; Keep the Boat Afloat - Phase 2 Project Aims: This is a project aimed at sustaining the economic viability...; Kincraig Hall Heating Project Project aims - To install appropriate heating technology in the hall which will ...; Kingussie Clubhouse Restoration and Redevelopment Project Aims: The proposed project is intended to address underlying problems in...; Laggan WiFi Broadband Project aims The aim of the Laggan Broadband group is to develop a WiFi broadba...; LAIR Archaeology Project, Glenshee This project continues a community based archaelogical excavation of several str...; Landscape Partnership Feasibility Project aims 1. To collate and analyse extant data and materials as evidence fo...; Lochanhully House Preservation Using trainees of the Cairngorms Construction project and the employees of the H...; Marketing the Macpherson Museum Project Aims: To conduct a marketing analysis of the museum To imple...; New Ambulance Project aims To buy a 4 new wheel drive vehicle to enable us to drive duri...; Outdoor Equipment Project, Grantown Primary School Project Activities: the installation of an outdoor tower/den which promotes clim...; Path Signs Development - Phase 2 Project Aims: Manufacture and install new signage, in keeping with the Design Gu...; Play Park Equipment Project aims: To repair upgrade and replace play area equipment in the Badenoch...; Project Feasibility and planning of new club facilities Kingussie Camanachd Club Project Aims: Tha main aim of this project is to investigate and confirm the fea...; Promoting Explore Abernethy Project Aims: To better promote Explore Abernethy and the ranger walks service.&...; Red Squirrel Bridge near gates to Balmoral Project Aims: to observe if a squirrel bridge with feeding stations&nb...; Scottish Orienteering Championships 2012 (June 2nd-5th) Project aims: Provide a top class event for all competitors that will inspire t...; Shinty Marketing Leaflet Project aims: - To provide information to visitors about shinty to encour...; Story of Kingussie Project Aims: to gather oral and written evidence of the history and life of Kin...; Strathspey Railway Project Manager Extension This project is an extension of Project 099, Grantown Railway Ext...; Summer Programme 2011 Project aims: To bring families and individuals together, share activities, work...; The Archaeology of the Munros Project aims: The Munro project aims: • To liaise with or set-up a local ...; The Insider Festival 2011 . Project aims: This Insider Festival aims to support and provide a platform...; The Lair Archaeology Project, Glenshee Project aims: The aims of the project are to: • Learn about 'Pitcarmick-t...; The Rare and the Ruthless: A celebration of wild things in the Cairngorms National Park Project Aims: To inspire local children to care for and celebrate where they liv...; Tomintoul and Glenlivet Walking/Cycling Festival This Festival will run for 5 days in Summer 2013 and aims to bring people of all...; Victoria & Albert Halls Improvement Project aims: To update and improve the facilities in the entire Halls complex ...; Victoria & Halls Improvement Project (Creation of Community Function Suite in the Albert Hall and Mike Sheridan Room) Project Aims: This is Stage 2 in the upgrade of the Victoria & Albert H...; Where Long Shadows Fall Project aims: 1. To heighten awareness of the beauty, power and atmosphere of...; Wolfpax Riders Junior Mountain Bike Club Development Project Activities: To organise 2 residential weekends in to encourage vol...; Youth Drop In - Skills Development Grantown YMCA have been successfully delivering employability work programmes fo...