East Midlands Innovation
Rural Development Programme for England
(RDPE) 2007 - 2013
The East Midlands Development Agency (EMDA) is delivering the socio-economic elements of the rural development Programme for England (RDPE) 2007 - 2013.
Funded by DEFRA and the European Union, emda has approx. £60million available for projects in the East Midlands until 2013. RDPE will mainly target land-based businesses in the East Midlands including farmers, foresters, horticulturists, and equine businesses.
The criteria for projects to be eligible for grant funding include:-
- Adding value to agricultural, horticultural or forestry products - including the development of new products, processes and technologies;
- Improving co-operation and collaboration between businesses to improve efficiency - including infrastructure and equipment investments;
- Promoting diversification in the rural economy.
Looking to Grow? Need a Loan?
If you've exhausted other options, Lincolnshire County Council has a Small Business Load Fund which may be able to help. Tel: 01522 550550
You may be familiar with the Ombudsman service as a free complaints resolution service for consumers in dispute with financial firms such as banks, insurance companies, life offices, independent financial advisors and mortgage and insurance brokers.
However, you may not be aware that the same Ombudsman service is available to small businesses on the same terms. Any business with a group annual turnover of less than £1 million at the time the complaint is first made - including sole traders, limited liability companies and partnerships - can use the service.
Some more useful links for Funding
BUSINESS LINK
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