Cairngorms Local Action Group

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Update - 16 April 2012

A total review of LEADER projects and their funding has taken place and a small amount of underspend has been identified.  The Local Action Group have decided that they would like to invite applications for consideration at their next meeting.  Applications would need to be received by the 4th May, 2012

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.   A minimum total project cost of £5,000.

Young People and 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.

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

APPLICATIONS to be submitted electronically, as soon as possible, by 4th May, 2012 to patriciamethven@cairngorms.co.uk or lynnanderson@cairngorms.co.uk

Update - 16 December 2011

Please note:

NO EU FUNDS remain to fund projects in this financial year
We will not know until the end of March 2012 whether Scottish Government will provide additional funding

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 it 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.

Please note that the main European Union fund LEADER, made available to the Cairngorms Local Action Group, is  fully committed.
 

While applications of over £5,000 may still be submitted, applicants should be aware that funds are limited and there is a significant risk that funds may not be allocated.

Please note that funding for small projects remains available from the Cairngorms National Park Authority. Applications for grants of up to £5,000, toward projects contributing to the aims of the National Park, are still encouraged see www.cairngorms.co.uk these grants will be processed as usual through the Cairngorms Local Action Group.
 

When in doubt as to whether 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, Jackie Farquhar or Deirdre Straw. We are here to help you and look forward to discussing your ideas with you and your group.

CNPA FUNDING TO LAG

Please note funding is now fully committed as at September, 2011.

APPLICATIONS
The Application process remains the same.

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.