Rural Community Development Fund

Round 5 – A Further Expression of Interest window opened on 1 February 2017. 

Grants which are primarily aimed at LEADER Local Action Groups and other community-based organisations.

Co-operative Forest Planning Scheme 

Encourage planning for the creation of broadleaved and conifer woodland. Providing financial support for a range of activities that will support this goal, therefore improving the management of our natural resources, and contribute to the well-being of our rural communities.

Timber Business Investment Scheme

Round 2 –  A Further Expression of Interest window opened on 1 February 2017. 

Supporting the sustainable management of natural resources and adding value to forest products.

Co-operation and Supply Chain Development

Round 4 – A Further Expression of Interest window opened on 6 February 2017. 

The Co-operation and Supply Chain Development Scheme supports co-operation activities across the agriculture, food and forestry sectors. 

Glastir Advanced

The Expression of Interest window for Glastir Advanced 2018 will open on 28 February 2017 and will close at midnight on 31 March 2017.

Wales Rural Network Funding Fairs 2017

Learn about the opportunities available to your business, community, farm or other enterprise through Welsh Government Rural Communities - Rural Development Plan 2014 -2020 and other sources.

Co-operation Projects Wales, UK AND Transnational

Want to share knowledge, experience and ideas? Interested in working together? 

Co-operation is more than just networking; it helps to improve the potential for local areas.

Agri Academy

Inspiring the next generation of rural leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs

This pioneering and innovative personal development programme is now approaching its fifth year with almost 125 alumni. 

Now accepting applications for the class of 2017!

Mentoring

Farming Connect has established a new mentoring scheme for farmers and foresters who will be able to receive guidance and advice from their peers on a wide range of topics.

Venture

Do you want to venture into running your own farm or forestry business someday? Do you want to scale down or take a step back from the industry? Why not consider a joint venture?

Leader Funded Project - Pedometer tracker trial for breeding Welsh cows

A herd of breeding cows are being fitted with Fitbit-type devices to see if the distances they walk affects their ability to rear healthy calves.

Processing and Marketing Grant Scheme Evaluation 

Final report for an independent evaluation of the Processing and Marketing Grant (PMG) scheme, funded through Axis 1 of the Rural Development Plan for Wales 2007 – 2013

Awards for All Wales 

Providing voluntary and community groups with a simple way to get small Lottery grants.

Expand Your Horizons 2017 - Rural Information Seminar and Networking Event

An innovative series of evening seminars will take place to promote the value of rural Ireland and all the services available. The seminar series, titled ‘Expand Your Horizons 2017’, taking place from the end of January to March and is jointly organised by Teagasc and the National Rural Network (NRN). The events will foster increased dialogue and information sharing in rural areas.

Social inclusion and demographic change in rural Europe

A recent ENRD workshop discussed ways to respond to demographic change and promote the social inclusion of migrants and refugees, Roma, youth and women in rural areas, including through arts and culture.

Building a Europe that cares:

First steps towards a European

Pillar of Social Rights

Rural businesses – the future is now

Join the ENRD Seminar on ‘Revitalising Rural Areas through Business Innovation’ on 30 March 2017 in Brussels – register to attend here before 8 March.

Consultation on the future of CAP

A three-month public consultation on modernising and simplifying the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) was launched on 2 February by the European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Phil Hogan.