Farmers, foresters, businesses and community groups in rural Oxfordshire can now apply for even more grant funding for projects which support the local economy.
Individual projects can now apply for up to £100,000 funding from Oxfordshire LEADER and, under exceptional circumstances, they may qualify for even more money.
The scheme aims to support a wide range of rural activities including: farm productivity and diversification, forestry productivity, tourism, community services, heritage and culture and small business development.
Oxfordshire LEADER would particularly welcome applications that will revive local waterways, support local food markets, create vibrant villages, or unlock the potential of woodlands.
To find out if your project could qualify for this funding visit www.oxfordshireleader.org.uk. All grants must be allocated by March 2019, so don't delay in finding out more.
You can also find out more at the Oxfordshire LEADER information event on Tuesday 22 August at Faringdon Old Town Hall (SN7 7HL) – drop in any time from 10am until midday.
The Oxfordshire LEADER Programme is open to applicants until March 2019. Anyone with a viable idea is being urged to contact Oxfordshire LEADER Programme Manager Sophie Milton by calling 01235 422245 or via [email protected]
Elizabeth Gillespie, Chairman of the Oxfordshire Local Action Group said: “We know there are lots of projects across Oxfordshire which could benefit from this funding and support our local communities. To ensure we support as wide a variety of projects as possible we’ve increased the amount that individual schemes can apply for to £100,000, with even more money available in exceptional circumstances.
“We’ve got £1.5 million available but this must be allocated by March 2019 so I urge anyone with a viable scheme to get in touch and start the application process as soon as possible.”
