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APPLYING FOR FUNDING

If you have a project idea that you think may be eligible for funding, please contact us at the earliest opportunity to discuss your ideas. It typically takes at least three months for an application to work through the assessment process so its important to allow as much time as possible to get your funding package in place.

You will need to successfully complete several stages before you can be sure that funding has been approved. Some paperwork is involved, however the LEADER team will be on hand at every stage. They will provide you with plenty of advice and support, so that the process is kept as simple and straightforward as possible. If your application isn't successful, they will still try to help, by signposting you to alternative sources of funding.

Please click on the links below to find out more information about the different stages in the process:

Stage 1: Expression of Interest

Stage 2: LEADER Application Form

Stage 3: Grant Offer Letter

Stage 4: Claims and Monitoring

LEADER is keen to fund exciting and innovative projects that fit our aims and objectives, so please get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you!

Click here to return to the East Durham LEADER homepage.

East Durham LEADER is funded by Defra & The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development: Europe investing in rural areas (EAFRD), and supported by the County Durham Partnership.