2007-2013 Programmes : ERDF Priority 4 - Rural Development
The aim of the Priority is to maximise the contribution of rural areas to achieving Lisbon goals with a view to developing sustainable economic growth.
The benefits of growth need to be available to people in all parts of Scotland. At present, peripheral rural areas do not share equally in the opportunities for growth. GDP and average wage levels in remote and rural parts of Scotland are significantly lower than those in urban areas. Priority 4 of the Programme aims to assist in addressing this disparity.
It is important that the Structural Funds complement other sources of EU funding for rural areas to maximise the potential for a coordinated, comprehensive approach to rural development.
Please note that at present there are no plans for any further open calls for new funding applications for the Lowlands and Uplands Scotland 2007-2013 ERDF and ESF Programmes.
The Programme Monitoring Committee will consider options to maximise the use of remaining funds and any under-spends at a future meeting. When utilised, it is envisaged that funds will be further targeted to add value to Scottish Government policy priorities, and the Managing Authority will liaise with key stakeholder organisations to commission eligible projects.
Eligible Areas
Aberdeenshire
Angus
Argyll & Bute (in LUPS area)
Dumfries & Galloway
East Ayrshire
East Lothian
Fife
Moray (in LUPS area)
Perth & Kinross
Scottish Borders
South Lanarkshire
Stirling
Programme Manager
Rob Gompertz
01383 420694
[email protected]
