Rural funding cash is up for grabs

Fresh funding is being made available to boost rural development and improve quality of life in East Dunbartonshire.

By The Newsroom

Published 1st Nov 2015, 08:51 BST

The Kelvin Valley & Falkirk LEADER 2014-2020 programme is being launched later this week.

It’s a European Union initiative aimed at promoting economic and community development within rural areas - including Twechar, Torrance, Lennoxtown, Milton of Campsie and Kirkintilloch (to the north of the Forth & Clyde Canal).

There’s £2.8million up for grabs, with grants ranging from £5,000 to £125,000 for projects concerning heritage, tourism, leisure, commuity services and local employment.

A launch event at Colzium House, in Kilsyth, on Thursday, October 29, at 5.30pm will provide more information for potential applicants. Register online at www.eventbrite.co.uk