Rural Community Gateway

The SRDP programme is worth £1.6 billion and is delivered through a range of measures including the LEADER programme and ‘Rural Development Contracts – Rural Priorities’. Working with partners, CNPA’s roadshows will give information on what types of projects are likely to attract funding, who is eligible to apply and the application process. There will also be hints and tips on how to submit a good application.

CNPA board member Eleanor Mackintosh said, "The Scotland Rural Development Programme has the potential to contribute to the vision set out in the Cairngorms National Park Plan and help us all to meet the aims of the Cairngorms National Park. As such, it is important that the CNPA and our partners are able to help people identify good quality projects that help to meet those objectives and to ensure that everyone is making the most of the programme from the start."

To find out more go along to one of the CNPA’s events:

• Tuesday 1st July, Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore
• Thursday 3rd July, Village Hall, Newtonmore
• Tuesday 8th July, Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown-on-Spey
• Thursday 10th July, Richmond Hotel, Tomintoul
• Tuesday 15th July, Lonach Hall, Strathdon
• Thursday 17th July, George Beaton Room, Victoria and Albert Halls, Ballater
• Tuesday 22nd July, Netwon Hotel, Kirriemuir

All events take place from 7pm to 9pm. To register your interest in attending any of the events please contact Kate Christie or Sam Masson on 01479 870 535/537 or email katechristie@cairngorms.co.uk or sammasson@cairngorms.co.uk.

Help for communities to access funding

Rural Direct is a free service, run by the Crofters Commission and SCVO. It is available to constituted community groups in rural areas throughout Scotland and gives help and advice with locating and applying for funding for your local community. Rural Direct won’t apply for funding on your behalf, but they will do everything they can to make sure you make the best possible funding applications to the appropriate funders, including the Scotland Rural Development Programme. For general inquiries call 0845 838 8598. You can find out more about the service in Rural Direct to help communities access funding.

Useful links

Download Rural Direct leaflet
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

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