Communities, businesses and farms in rural locations across the Falkirk Council area can apply for funding from the new Kelvin Valley & Falkirk LEADER 2014-2020 programme.

Projects within Falkirk, East Dunbartonshire and North Lanarkshire can access up to £2.8 million over the next five years.

The programme is managed by a Local Action Group (LAG) and the priority is funding business development and farm diversification under three programme themes:

Heritage
Tourism and Leisure
Community Services and Facilities, Local Business and Employment

The minimum grant is £5,000 and the maximum is £125,000.

Information on how to apply will be available shortly from the Kelvin Valley & Falkirk LEADER website, alternatively you can contact CVS Falkirk and speak with Tariq or Claire on 01324 692000, or email: info@cvsfalkirk.org.uk