LEADER

From 2014 to 2021, the LEADER scheme awarded £78 Million to over 900 rural community projects throughout Scotland.

Whilst the European Commission (EC) funded LEADER scheme is now closed, the Scottish Government has committed £11.6 million of funding for the financial year 2022-23 to support Community Led Local Development (CLLD) projects across rural and island Scotland.

This funding is administered locally by Local Authorities and more information can be on the Community Led Local Development section on the Scottish Rural Network website.