Frequently asked questions
What is the Highland LEADER Programme?
The Highland LEADER Programme 2014-2020 is being delivered as part of the Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP). The overal vision and aim of the Local Development Strategic is twofold:
- Stronger communities leading to improved quality of life for those who live in them
- Growth and diversification of the local economy
The themes to support achievement of the Local Development Strategy are:
- Stronger and More Resilient Communities
- A Growing and Diversified Economy That Promotes Sustainability
- Increased and Sustained Local Services and Activities
- Enhanced Cultural, Natural and Heritage Assets
In addition to the four main themes, as listed above, there are five cross cutting themes which projects would be expected to contribute to:
- Fairer Highland – advancing equality (addresses equality issues or benefits people in groups that are under-represented or disadvantaged)
- Innovation (a new or different approach is proposed within the area)
- Sustainability/Legacy (the project outcomes will continue beyond the life of the project)
- Carbon Clever (the project can demonstrate a positive impact on the environment)
- Skills Development (the project aims to expand the skills of those involved in implementing the project and/or on its participants)