The East Peak LEADER programme can offer grants for projects which meet one or more of the priorities listed below. Ther
The East Peak LEADER programme can offer grants for projects which meet one or more of the priorities listed below. There is a strong emphasis on economic growth and job creation in the programme therefore all projects must directly support the rural economy or contribute significantly to improving the local economy. · Support for increasing farm productivity · Support for micro and small businesses (non-agricultural) and farm diversification · Support for rural tourism · Support for culture and heritage activities · Provision of rural services · Support for increasing forestry productivity
Grants for Culture & Heritage activity Grants are available for: ·
Promotion, enhancement and maintenance of cultural heritage assets and events where this promotes growth in the tourism economy, creates a sense of local identity and helps protect cultural heritage features against damage and degradation
Minimum grant available £5,000, maximum grant available usually £40,000 at up to 100% of the total eligible costs. For further information see www.epip.org.uk or email
[email protected]
Types of businesses could include:
Ineligible costs:
· Landowners
In addition to the standard list of ineligible costs (which can be found in the LEADER Applicant Handbook, available to download at http://www.epip.org.uk/other/downloads.php) the following are also not eligible under this priority:
· Rural community groups · Local authorities (in exceptional circumstances and above
statutory requirements)
Costs could include:
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Computers, software and printers used for the general running of the business
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Landscaping, unless it is part of ‘making good’
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Statutory requirements e.g. disabled access
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Access to broadband
· Conservation of small scale built heritage
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Salaries associated with the ongoing running of projects
· Costs to enhance cultural and community activities and
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Project to meet statutory requirements e.g. disabled access
· Construction or restoration of buildings or other physical assets
including general costs such as architects and engineers fees · Costs to enhance, restore and upgrade the cultural and natural
heritage of villages and rural landscapes and high nature value sites
investments to enhance venues providing cultural and heritage activity · Costs of events linked to cultural activity · General costs linked to facilitating investments such as architects,
engineer, consultation (up to 15% of total eligible costs)
Examples of projects that could be funded: Restoration of buildings Events linked to cultural activity Call 01226 763201 to discuss your project idea, check your eligibility and request an Expression of Interest form.
