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For Enquiries about the Loddon and Test LEADER Programme

Emily Preston, LEADER Programme Manager

01962 845560

emily.preston@hants.gov.uk

For Enquiries about other RDPE nationally operated grants

Countryside Stewardship – https://www.gov.uk/countryside-stewardship-grants

Countryside Productivity –www.gov.uk/topic/farming-food-grants-payments/rural-grants-payments

Growth Programme – Provides funding to help develop projects across England, aimed at job creation and rural economy growth. Grants are available from £50,000 to £140,000, match funding is required. These grants are funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD). The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) manages the grants, working with Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs). Further information – https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/growth-programme-grants-for-the-rural-economy

For further information on Local Enterprise Partnerships, follow the links below:-

Enterprise M3 LEP

Thames Valley Berkshire LEP