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Scotland Rural Development Programme 2007-2013

What is Funded:

The Scotland Rural Development Programme is outcome focused and funds measures to address economic and social goals as well as environmental measures. It aims to deliver a Greener Scotland and to promote a Wealthier and Fairer rural Scotland.

Funding Levels:

£1.6 billion programme of economic, environmental and social measures designed to develop rural Scotland over the next six years.

Criteria:

Axis 1 - Improving the competitiveness of the agricultural and forestry sector

Axis 2 - Improving the environment and the countryside

Axis 3 - Improving the quality of life in rural areas and diversification of the rural economy

There is also a fourth Axis that uses the LEADER approach to deliver a locally-driven approach to innovation and development administered by local partnerships.

New Build: Yes

Exisiting Housing: Yes

External Links:

Scotland Rural Development Programme  2007-2013