Enterprise M3 Rural Funding Workshop

Dates
Tuesday 14 January 2020 at 10:00 AM
Venue
Test Valley Borough Council
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Do you run a rural business (less than 50 employees) in the Enterprise M3 LEP area?

Are you looking to secure some funding for business development, tourism infrastructure or food processing to help your rural business to grow and create new jobs?

Join Enterprise M3 LEP at our rural EAFRD funding workshop to find out more about the launch of the Rural Payment Agencies next round of the RDPE Growth Programme.

The RDPE Growth Programme opened for applications on Monday 4 November 2019. The Expressions of Interest window will close on Sunday 16 February 2020.

A minimum of £35 million is being made available nationally under this new round of funding. The minimum grant is £20,000 to enable more micro and small rural businesses to benefit from this support. The capital grants cover up to 40% of the project's total eligible costs.

The maximum capital grant for food processing businesses is £750,000.

The maximum capital grant for tourism infrastructure and business development for rural businesses is £180,000.

The grants are funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) which is part of the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF).

To check if your business is eligible for this programme, please call the Rural Payments Agency helpline on 03000 200 301 or email [email protected]

This event is free and will include refreshments and lunch.

Please advise us of any food allergies or intolerances.