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NFU Scotland hold Rural Priorities surgeries
NFU Scotland are holding a series of events across rural Scotland to help their members apply for funding from the Rural Development Contracts – Rural Priorities scheme.Farmers, foresters, businesses and communities can apply to Rural Priorities, which is part of the Scotland Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 (SRDP). Almost £800 million is available over the next six years to deliver environmental, social and economic benefits. There are a range of options for which people can apply to Rural Priorities on a competitive basis.
NFU Scotland Head of Rural Policy Jonnie Hall, who is leading the meetings said, "At first glance, the SRDP’s scale and structure may prove daunting, but NFU Scotland is determined to make sure that members get the opportunity to see how they might benefit from what’s on offer and that they are equipped to apply.
"We’re inviting our members to think about where they see their business in five years’ time and how they plan to get there.
"It is these fundamental questions which should provide the motivation to become better informed about what’s on offer. This is what is at the heart of NFU Scotland’s major nationwide undertaking and we hope therefore that a great number of our members will draw benefit from that."
NFU Scotland will be holding 28 surgeries throughout the country to guide their members through the SRDP process, and help them to decide what best suits their needs.
Dates and locations of NFU Scotland Rural Priorities surgeries
Surgeries last for 30 minutes and are free to NFU Scotland members. Booking is essential. For more information and to book your place call 0131 472 4000. You can also call this number if you are unable to attend these surgeries but would like to know more about the SRDP.
Help to get started for community groups
If your community group is interested in applying to Rural Priorities then download the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisation's Briefing 1: Getting a Business Reference Number. Look out for more about the SRDP and Rural Priorities coming to the Rural Gateway.
Useful links
Rural Priorities - help to get started
Download SRDP Briefing 1: Getting a Business Reference Number
Rural Priorities open for business
LEADER funding announcement
Scottish Government SRDP website
Rural development funding - key facts for communities
Response round up - SRDP funding announcement
SRDP Implementation newsletter February edition
- Source
- NFU Scotland
- Date
- 24-Apr-2008
- Categories
- COUNTRYSIDE, FUNDING, All Scotland, News - General