We are currently closed for all funding applications and therefore not accepting any expression of interest forms.
We have committed the majority of our funds to successful funding applications that we have received to date.
We will be reviewing our funding situation as current projects progress and will publish an update on our website if the situation changes. If you are interested in applying for funding in the future, please subscribe to our mailing list by completing the "keep up-to-date" section at the bottom of this page or check our website periodically for any updates.
We apologise for any inconvenience this causes. Please contact the team via rdp@powys.gov.uk or 01597 827378 if you need to discuss this further.
We are currently closed for all funding applications and therefore not accepting any expression of interest forms.
Arwain, the LEADER programme in Powys is designed to get local people, businesses and communities involved in delivering sustainable, innovative solutions to address some of the economic, social and environmental challenges facing Powys. LEADER focuses on delivering a bottom-up method for encouraging and promoting rural development. Support is primarily aimed at small-scale pilot projects that are innovative in nature and can be from community groups, social enterprises, businesses and individuals. Projects will need to be community led, respond to community need and be able to sustain themselves long term, after funding intervention has ceased.
The types of projects that may be funded include pilot projects - small scale and time limited activities aimed at testing out a concept or to try an innovative technique; feasibility studies to undertake research into a specific issue or problem; and facilitation and mentoring support to organisations and groups to help develop their skills and expertise.
The programme is not a grant scheme but aims to use innovative methods to assist communities in addressing the need in their areas by developing basic services, creating sustainable, resilient villages and improving the local environment.
The programme can also support projects that cooperate with other geographical areas. If you have an innovative idea to address any of the above themes via inter-territorial or transnational working, please contact the RDP team at Powys County Council.
Project ideas are welcomed which will fit into one or more of the following themes:
Adding value to local identity and natural and cultural resources
Facilitating pre-commercial development, business partnerships and short supply chains
Exploring new ways of providing non-statutory local services
Renewable energy at community level
Exploitation of digital technology
This fund is for revenue costs only. LEADER is able to fund up to 80% of the overall cost of your project. This 80% is capped at £100,000. However, if you have a larger project in mind please speak to a member of the team.
If your EOI is successful and you are invited to submit a full application, decisions are made by the One Powys Local Action Group which meets quarterly. The next meeting is scheduled for May 2019 and any full applications that have been invited and wishing to be considered at this meeting will need to be returned by 31st March 2019.
This programme has received funding through the Welsh Government Rural Communities - Rural Development Programme 2014-2020, which is funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the Welsh Government.
Email: rdp(at)powys.gov.uk
