Rural Development Programme for England 2014-2020 Confirmed - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Rural Development Programme for England 2014-2020 Confirmed accurate as at January 2018 Fay Collington ELM Policy, Defra

Common Agricultural Policy Pillar 2 Pillar 1 Promotes rural development through CAP Provides programmes in each Member State direct or region payments to Pillar 1 Pillar 2 farmers and Rural Development Programmes market control can support: measures • the environment; . • farming, food and forestry sectors; and 7 year programme cycle : • economic and social development in From 2014 to 2020 [2023] rural areas 2

What is RDPE trying to achieve? The rural economy is hugely important to this country. We want to unleash the economic potential England’s rural areas have to offer, both for the prosperity of those living in rural areas and for the benefit of the UK economy overall. Have the best food and farming industry in the world: exciting, dynamic and at the forefront of technology and innovation. Get the most out of each £ we spend on the environment to benefit nature and improve water quality. A programme focused much more on growing the rural economy and job creation and that targets tax payers money where it makes the greatest difference. . We are aiming to protect the natural environment on 2.5m ha of our farmed land , create around 6,750 jobs and fund planting of 14,000 ha of trees . 3

Targets, outcomes and monitoring 2014-2020 Main (non-financial) targets for RDPE set out in the performance framework are: 3,625 agricultural holdings and businesses supported under Countryside Productivity 2,521,000 ha managed under agri-environment Countryside Stewardship 6,700 participants in training under the Countryside Productivity scheme 210 operations supported to improve basic services and infrastructure in rural areas under the Growth programme 835 investments in energy savings and efficiency or renewable energy production under Countryside Productivity and Growth programme Population of 8,190,000 covered by LEADER 4

The RDP consists of four schemes with complementary objectives… Growth Countryside Countryside LEADER Programme Productivity Stewardship 4% 5% 4% 87% Total Socio-economic budget 13% Improving Supporting the Funding to Rural farm and environment, support jobs business forestry particularly and growth development productivity, biodiversity, in rural broadband, new water quality areas. renewable enterprises and soils energy and and rural technology tourism. 5

Countryside Stewardship • The Countryside Stewardship scheme is open for farmers, foresters and other land managers who voluntarily manage their land in ways which benefit the environment to meet local priorities. • The Countryside Stewardship offer consists of 4 elements: o Higher Tier, o Mid Tier, o Capital Grants and Further details- o Facilitation Fund www.gov.uk/guidance/countryside- stewardship/how-it-works New Scheme for 2018 opened 15 th January • 6

Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) 3 Schemes Available: • Growth Programme • Countryside Productivity large grant scheme • LEADER

Growth Programme Scheme • Defra launched national RDPE Growth calls in January 2017 for:  Business Development  Tourism Infrastructure  Food Processing https://www.gov.uk/government/publications /rdpe-growth-programme RPA helpdesk 03000 200301 8

Business Development What are the grants for? To help small rural businesses grow and create more jobs. Grant funding can help pay for:  constructing or improving buildings  buying new equipment and machinery How much money can you apply for?  Grants can cover up to 40% of the eligible costs of a project.  Grants are for a minimum of £35,000  State aid rules limit funding to €200,000, around £170,000 9

Business Development – National Priorities Your project is more likely to get a grant if it achieves at least 2 of these; Create jobs Creates new, higher-skilled or higher-paid jobs. Creates at least 1 FTE job for every £30,000 of grant funding Grow your business Increases the turnover and profitability of a business Improve productivity through Introduces new techniques, equipment or processes to a innovation business to make it more productive Open new product markets Helps your business sell goods or services to new customers or markets. Export Helps your business access export markets 10

Business Development – Local Priorities Priority will be given to projects that:  create skilled jobs in the applicant business  increase productivity in the applicant business  allow farming businesses to diversify into non-agricultural activities  create new or expand existing micro and small businesses in rural areas leading to growth of the applicant business in the following priority sectors:  manufacturing and engineering  pharmaceuticals  food and drink  Knowledge Intensive Business Services  creative 11

Tourism Infrastructure What are the grants for?  The aim is to support projects that will encourage more tourists to come, to stay longer and to spend more money in rural areas.  The grants will help fund the costs of capital expenditure on tourism infrastructure. How much money can you apply for?  Min £35,000 – Max €200,000 (approx. £170,000) for commercial projects, up to 40% grant rate  No maximum for non-commercial projects 12

Tourism - National Priorities Your project is more likely to get a grant if it achieves at least 2 of these; Create jobs Create at least 1 FTE job for every £30,000 of grant funding. Creates skilled jobs Extend the tourism season Attracts tourists outside the usual period of May to October Develop tourist attractions and Creates or develops tourist attractions and infrastructure to infrastructure increase the range of attractions available locally, encourage tourists to stay longer and increase their spend. Wider benefits Provides benefits to the wider tourism economy in the rural area. 13

Tourism Infrastructure – Local Priorities Priority will be given to projects that:  develop new or improve existing tourist attractions that encourage more visitors to stay for longer and spend more  develop outdoor and adventure-based recreational activities for visitors in open country and/or forests particularly cycling, mountain biking, walking, climbing, water sports and marine nature tourism  develop new or improve existing tourism attractions, experiences, trails and infrastructure that improve access to and understanding of: -- the coastline -- protected landscapes - especially if making links to neighbouring protected landscapes, including the Land of Oak and Iron Initiative -- Dark Skies - developments must comply with the British Astronomical Society’s Lighting Guidelines -- North Eastern heritage including the industrial, Roman and religious history -- local distinctiveness - including music, crafts, local culture and local food and drink 14

Tourism Infrastructure - Continued Priority will be given to projects that:  attract more visitors during the months of October to March  increase the variety and number of indoor activities, especially spa or recreational and exercise facilities aimed at tourists  improve the visitor experience for those with access needs and/or which add to the quality of reception facilities especially at appropriate locations on the coast, exceeding statutory requirements  Improve the accommodation offer in the rural area and in particular within Northumberland National Park, AONBs and other protected landscapes 15

Tourism Business and Accommodation Development – Local Priorities Priority will be given to projects that invest in accommodation to:  encourage more visitors to stay for dark skies-related visits, particularly overnight visitors and those from other areas  address gaps in accommodation along recognised cycling and walking routes  improve the quality as defined by Visit England 4 star accreditation or other nationally recognised ratings. This includes boutique hotels and inns, glamping and camping accommodation, bunkhouses, lodges and touring caravan sites These grants will not support projects that:  refurbish, repair or maintain existing accommodation where the current standard of facilities and / or accreditation rating is retained 16

Food Processing Who can apply?  Food and drink businesses that process agricultural and horticultural products. What are the grants for?  To help businesses grow and create new jobs.  Grant funding can help pay for (full list of eligible costs will be available in the handbook):  constructing or improving buildings  buying new equipment and machinery How much money can you apply for?  Min £35,000; Max - £250,000 17

Food Processing - National priorities Your project is more likely to get a grant if it achieves at least 2 of these; Create jobs Create at least 1 FTE job for every £30,000 of grant funding. Grow your business Increases the turnover and profitability of a business Benefit the supply chain Provides direct benefits to the farmers and growers who supply the raw materials, particularly local farmers and growers. Access new markets Helps you sell more products locally, nationally and through exports. Improve productivity through Introduces new techniques, equipment or processes to a business innovation to make it more productive Creates new and useful links between businesses – for example Create joint ventures and partnerships between growers and processors. 18