Through the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), the Wash Fens Rural Development Programme has been successful in securing funding to deliver the social and economic elements of the Rural Development Programme for England using the LEADER approach.
Farm businesses in the Wash Fens area wishing to increase their incomes by diversifying into non-agricultural activities.
Encourage the creation and growth of micro-enterprises that will support a strong, diverse economy and broaden the quality and range of jobs available locally.
Encourage more day visitors and overnight stays by improving tourism infrastructure and supporting tourism businesses to become more sustainable.
Conserve and enhance local heritage as a basis for sustainable economic growth, particularly in relation to recreation and tourism.
Ensuring farmers, micro enterprises, tourism businesses and community groups have the skills required to enhance the rural economy.
Grant Fund 'open for business'
02.01.12
RDPE grant funding is currently available to support projects in the Wash Fens area. Expressions of Interest are invited and...
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Funding update - September 2011
13.09.11
At its September meeting the Local Action Group agreed to focus future activity on providing support to new and existing...
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Farmers/Land Based Businesses
Funding will support farm diversification projects that keep vital services, skills, and money within the rural economy.
Rural Micro-Business
Funding will support your set up and growth. A micro-business is an enterprise with less than 10 employees and less than two million Euros annual turnover.
Communities
Funding will support schemes to broaden community involvement within the natural and cultural heritage and tourism sectors,
To check that your project is located within the Wash Fens Rural Development Programme, please type your postcode in the box below:
