How does it work?

The successful delivery of the programme will be the responsibility of Teignbridge Rural Regeneration Partnerpship (TRRP), otherwise known as the Local Action Group (LAG).

The LAG, following assessment by the Programme Manager, will decide which projects will go forward for approval by Government Office and the level of funding. Projects will usually be expected to find at least 1/3rd of the costs from other government grants, local authorities, lottery funds, charities, or other private sector (including voluntary 'in kind' contributions). Preference will be given to projects that address the needs of one or more of the target groups.

LEADER+ funds are intended to help support the costs of running a project. The funds are not intended to support large capital projects but small capital projects are eligible. (Less than 20% of the total LEADER+ budget has been approved for capital expenditure).

Experience will be shared with other LEADER+ areas within the UK and across the EU and some joint projects may be developed.

Innovative Ideas

Projects should be innovative or about doing an additional activity or in a different way. Such as:

• A new approach to tackling a problem 'new solutions to existing problems'
• Partners between sectors of the community not previously considered. The way a group or organisation is created that will bring fresh ideas and approaches
• Looking at and using the local potential in a different way. Finding the hidden potential and developing it
• Creating new products and services.
• Identifying 'unique selling points' for Teignbridge.