Types of Award

Local Innovative Projects (Action 1)

If you have a project idea that will revitalising communities in our rural areas and by so assisting a progressive rural economy you may be able to apply for funding from the programme.

Projects that will be considered include those that address:

  • Environmental Improvements
  • Tourism Initiatives
  • Community Transport
  • Conservation and Heritage
  • Health and Well Being
  • Food and Agriculture
  • Community Facilities
  • Access and Interpretation

Joint Projects (Action 2)

The LEADER programme also places strong emphasis on co-operation and networking between rural areas both within the UK and throughout Europe. The Tyne Esk LEADER programme therefore has a separate pot of funding available for suitable projects that demonstrate either:

  • Co-operation within Scotland and the United Kingdom – Trans Regional Projects
  • International co-operation within Scotland and the EU – Trans National Projects
    To view EU members, please click here.

Contact the LEADER Project Officer for further information on joint projects

For a list of successful projects to the Tyne Esk LEADER programme Successful Projects