The Forest Friendly Farming Project is delivered through a partnership of government agencies, local authorities, non-statutory bodies and community groups and individuals. Some organisations contribute free staff time, some provide office resources, some are able to help with cash matchfunding. The project is co-ordinated by the New Forest National Park Authority.
Most of the FFF projects are match funded through a European Union initiative called LEADER+ which is designed to help finance small scale community led rural development projects. New Forest LEADER+ is managed by New Forest District Council.
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Developing a project
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If you would like to talk about an idea for a project or need help with filling in an application form please contact Emma Rigglesworth on 01590 646676 or to send an e-mail click here
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How do I apply?
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Support and advice is available throughout the application process. Your application will be appraised by the grant awarding panel (the Local Action Group) which is made up of people who live or work in the New Forest.
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How much can I apply for?
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Leader+ grants are now limited to £15,000 per project.
Grants will normally be offered at the following rates:
40% if your project will result in you or your organisation generating significant income.
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Training Grants
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Funding is also available under the small grants scheme for training for individuals or groups.
This is an easy to access, small grant scheme which can help farmers, commoners...
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Who decides what is funded
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All LEADER+ Programmes are overseen by their local community through Local Action Groups (LAG), made up of representatives from the public & private sector and from local community groups...
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Who can apply for LEADER+
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LEADER+ funding is available for farmers, commoners, producers and associated businesses, as well as not for profit groups, to support small-scale rural development projects.
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What can LEADER+ fund?
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LEADER+ can be used to fund projects which promote sustainable land management practices which support the special qualities and features of the New Forest, develop and support the production...
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New LEADER Programme 2007-2013
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The present LEADER+ funding programme will come to an end in 2008. To replace this, a new LEADER programme is being launched for the 2007-2013 period.
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