LATEST NEWS : Please note we currently have no funding available for Training projects.  If you have an idea for a project please contact us direct and and we will advise if further funding is likely to become available in the future.

The LAG will also prioritise projects Aid is available for training and skills development.   As part of the LEADER Approach, such activity must fit under the broad headings of farm diversification, support for micro-enterprises, encouragement of tourism or conservation and upgrading of rural heritage.

Local groups will decide where gaps exist in the current skills base and tailor their programmes accordingly.  Areas that are likely to be targeted include;

• training in information and communications technology (ICT)
• coaching and mentoring in business skills
• training in traditional rural skills
• training for diversification enterprises

Eligible Activities:-

• provision of training and information, including business skills and technical skills, in suppport of rural micro-enterprises, non-agricultural farm diversification businesses and rural tourism businesses
• support shall not include courses of instruction or training which form part of normal education programmes or systems at secondary or higher level

The type of training to be supported through the programme will vary according to need, but will only be provided where a gap in provision exists.  In broad terms, however, the following activities may receive support:-

• training in ICT skills
• training, coaching and mentoring in business skills
• training in traditional rural skills
• training related to diversification away from agriculture

Eligible Costs:-

• trainers/facilitators/mentors
• training needs assessments
• training venues and refreshments
• course materials and examination fees
• couse evaluation costs
• project management costs for training organisers
• small scale infrastructure/capital costs

Please note - at the current time, there is a government spending freeze is in force that prevents us from awarding grants to fund marketing and advertising activity.  If your project includes this type of expenditure please contact us to check the latest position.

Outputs (we will be looking for eligible grant recipients to achieve the following):-

• Number of participating economic actors to supported activities
• Numer of days of training received by participants

Contact Details

For further information, please contact:-

Frances McIntyre
Local Action Group Manager
Wash Fens Rural Development Programme
c/o South Holland District Council
Priory Road
Spalding
Lincolnshire    PE11 2XE

Tel:  01775 7644496 or 07920 295150
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