An upcoming workshop will help ensure local businesses don’t miss out on current EU funding opportunities.

On Tuesday 25th July, a workshop will take place at Forest Pines Hotel, Scunthorpe, showcasing EU funding opportunities for micro, small and medium-sized rural enterprises in the Northern Lincolnshire area.

Among the funding programmes to be discussed is the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, which is making £3.7 million available for projects focused on food processing, business development and tourism.

There will also be a chance to learn more about the LEADER programme, which is designed to support the following national priorities:

• Increase farm productivity
• Support micro & small businesses and farm diversification
• Boost rural tourism
• Provide rural services
• Provide cultural and heritage activities (where this promotes growth in the tourism economy)
• Increase forestry productivity

So far this year, the LEADER programme has granted £1,228,537 to 39 local businesses across the county, and there is still £6,002,483 of funding available.

The event runs from 10.30 – 12.30pm, registration from 10am and lunch will be provided from 12.30 with networking opportunities.

Places can be booked online at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/european-funding-workshop-to-promote-funds-to-rural-businesses-tickets-35726169936