Micro Small Business Fund (MSBF)

The Micro Small Business Fund (MSBF) is an investment fund for projects in the tourism sector in Wales. It can be used either to upgrade existing or create new high quality products.

Farm Business Grant

The seventh expression of interest window for the Farm Business Grant (FBG) will open on the 2 March 2020.

Eligibility for the Welsh Government’s FBG requires a partner in the business to attend a Farming for the Future event organised by Farming Connect (FC). The individual attending must be registered as a partner with FC and Rural Payment Wales. Contact FC to book your place.

Farming Connect skills and training application window open NOW

Up to 80 % course funding available for eligible businesses.

If you want your farm business to perform at its best as the industry heads towards the uncertainties of Brexit, could this be a good time to invest in training and personal development skills?

Glastir Capital Works 2019

You should check your RPW Online account for a notification of unclaimed Capital Works. All unclaimed Capital Works items must be claimed no later than 28 January 2020 via your RPW Online account.

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.

Approximately 15 LEADER cooperation projects are currently featured on the ENRD database and seek partners to cooperate with.

Visit ENRD & CLLD Partner Search tool for ideas.

If you are already involved in a Co-operation project, remember to upload details to the WRN project database.

Wales Rural Network on Social Media

Follow us on Social Media - Twitter and Facebook

New Content on WRN Website

Visit our new Video Case Study and RDP schedule for EOI rounds pages.

Preparing Wales to leave the EU

Farmers, fishers, food producers. Now is the time to plan and prepare in every way you can for Brexit.
Preparing Wales contains up-to-date advice, guidance, and bespoke support, helping you to plan for the future of your business after Brexit.

Grants Online

Rural Development Grants across the UK.

The National Lottery Community Fund

National Lottery Funding can help you to make a difference in your community.

ENRD Rural Inspiration Awards 2020

Following discussions and comments received at the recent European Networks Assembly we are sending you some further guidance about the Rural Inspiration Awards (RIA) 2020 on Bioeconomy and Climate Action.

10th Thematic Group Meeting on ‘Smart Villages’

The 10th meeting of the Thematic Group (TG) will take place on 22 January 2020 in Brussels, Belgium with a focus on Smart Villages and Renewable Energy Communities.

EIP-AGRI looking for experts for Focus Group on 5 new themes

The call for 5 new EIP-AGRI Focus Groups is now open! Deadline: 23 January 2020 23:59 hrs CET (Brussels time).

Forum LEADER 2019-2020: 12 projects to discover
Dates: 22/05/2019 to 30/06/2020 Location: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes,France

Climate positive farming

Dates: 29/01/2020 Location: Brussels; Belgium