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The RES has been allocated £152 million EU and
Government money (for the period April 2001 to the end
of 2006) to fund projects that help develop more sustainable,
diversified and enterprising rural economies and communities.
The scheme is primarily aimed at helping farmers but
rural businesses and community groups are also eligible
to apply.
A wide range of different areas are covered by the
scheme
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Setting up of farm relief and farm management
services
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Marketing of quality agricultural projects
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Basic services for the rural economy and population
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Renovation and development of villages and protection
and conservation of the rural heritage
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Diversification of agricultural activities and
activities close to agriculture to provide multiple
activities or alternative incomes
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Agricultural water resources management
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Development and improvement of infrastructure
connected with the development of agriculture
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Encouragement for tourist and craft activities
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Protection of the environment in connection with
agriculture, forestry and landscape conservation
as well as with the improvement of animal welfare.
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The amount of funding that an eligible project receives
is dependant on the expected level of commercial return.
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Projects with minimal economic return
to the applicant may expect to receive funding
of between 50 and 100% of total eligible costs
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Projects where an economic return is the primary
objective of the applicant may expect to receive
funding of between 30 and 50% of total eligible
costs
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Projects generating substantial economic return
to the applicant may expect to receive funding
of between 15 and 30% of total eligible costs.
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Project development may also be eligible for funding.
For further information and application details visit
the DEFRA
website
(back)
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