Rural Community Development Fund

The Expression of Interest window closes 7 June 2018.

Support for renewable energy, energy saving and broadband infrastructure are the focus for this Expression of Interest Window.

Food Business Investment Scheme

The fifth Expression of Interest window closes 30 June 2018.

Support for investments in processing/marketing and/or development of agricultural products.

Farm Business Grant

The Expression of Interest window closes 29 June 2018.

Farm businesses can now apply for Round 4 of Farm Business Grants through RPW Online.

Sustainable Management Scheme Support Service (SMS)

New service launched to support farmers and foresters to apply for the Sustainable Management Scheme, being delivered under the Farming Connect Programme.

Glastir Small Grants - Water 2018

The 2018 Glastir Small Grants - Water will be open from July 9 to August 22. 

Micro Small Business Fund (MSBF)

The Micro Small Business Fund (MSBF) is available for micro to small size businesses with fewer than 50 FTE employees.

LEADER Cooperation Projects Wales, UK and Transnational

Want to share knowledge, experience and ideas? Interested in working together? Cooperation is more than just networking; it helps to improve the potential for local areas.

Use the CLLD Partner Search tool for ideas.

Is Pembrokeshire ready to go plastic free?

People from across Pembrokeshire have come together to coordinate going plastic free.

Wales investing to become a high value forest nation

Wales, like the rest of the UK desperately needs more housing.  Almost all of the timber used in construction in Wales is imported but that could all change with the start of a three year exemplar timber construction programme just procured by Powys County Council.

Access to advice and support for Welsh woodlands

Farming Connect is able to support farmers and foresters in all financial aspects of managing profitable woodlands, whether they are considering woodland establishment, woodland management or are interested in developing their woodland business. 

Former school cook puts the community spirit back 

Brenda Lewis from north Pembrokeshire has been a keen cook since studying catering in college. She says becoming an independent business woman would have been beyond her wildest dreams in those days.

Trees and hedges can improve livestock survivability on Welsh upland farms

Lamb producers in the Welsh uplands are being urged to consider planting new hedges and trees and restore neglected woodland and hedges to increase shelter after one of the harshest springs on record has taken its toll on flock productivity.

Snowdonia System

The Sun will certainly be smiling in Blaenau Ffestiniog from now on thanks to the new project ‘Cysawd Eryri’.

The museum for the community

A new research project to support Tenby Museum and Art Gallery has been made possible with funding by Arwain Sir Benfro.

Gelligaer and Merthyr Common ‘Tirwedd y Comin - Common Landscape‘ Project

Both the Cwm a Mynydd and Rural Cwm Taf Local Action Groups have always recognised the importance of Common Land for local farming businesses, wildlife, landscape, heritage and public recreation.

National Lottery Awards for All - How to Get a Grant for up to £10,000  

National Lottery Funding can help you to make a difference in your community. National Lottery Awards for All offers funding from £300 to £10,000 to support what matters to people and communities. 

PCF Grant Giving Programme

The Prince’s Countryside Fund provides more than £1m in grants each year to projects across the UK. They have grants of up to £50,000 available for innovative projects that will provide a lasting legacy to the individuals and communities they seek to benefit.

Hurry, application deadline is 14 June 2018.

Farmers and landowners to play crucial role in improving air quality

The Government has announced for the first time that “concerted action” will be taken to tackle ammonia from farming by “requiring farmers to invest in the infrastructure and equipment that will reduce emissions”.

EU Rural Review 25 'Resource Efficiency'

This issue of the EU Rural Review explores the resource efficiency challenge and examines what the concept of ‘doing more with less’ means for rural development. It highlights how rural areas can become more resource‑efficient and is focused exclusively on water and soil management. 

Enhancing rural innovation opportunities

The 11th OECD Rural Development Conference (9-12 April 2018 – Edinburgh, UK), discussed how innovation can help rural areas and people respond to the challenges of globalisation, shifting trading patterns, and growing inequality.

New Declaration for smarter rural areas

A new Declaration on ‘smart villages’ calls for innovative and inclusive use of digital technologies; strengthened knowledge and entrepreneurship; and complementary support under EU funding instruments to boost the development of rural economies across the EU. 

Briefing on ‘Future of the CAP’

A recent briefing paper by the European Court of Auditors analyses key data and trends relevant to Europe’s agriculture and rural areas, discusses the current Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), as well as implications for the post-2020 policy.