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