The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) funding in the EM3 LEP area supports SME business development, tourism, and visitor attractions and food and drink processing in rural localities of our geography.
The fund aims to help rural micro, small and new businesses develop, grow and create jobs in rural areas.
EAFRD is part of the Government's Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) Growth Programme.
Enterprise M3 have developed a rural briefing paper that can be downloaded from the link on the right of this page.
There are no open calls for this fund at present. This page will be updated if any future funds become available.
The Growth programme website is: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rdpe-growth-programme
The Rural Payments Agency helpline is 03000 200 301 or email GPEnquiries@rpa.gov.uk
From 1 April 2024, the responsibility for LEP functions across the Enterprise M3 LEP region has transferred to Hampshire County Council and Surrey County Council.
The Enterprise M3 Board met for the last time in March 2024 and Enterprise M3 LEP is no longer operating as an organisation.
For any enquiries relating to economic development across the counties of Hampshire and Surrey, please visit the Hampshire County Council website and Business Surrey respectively.
Please note that Enterprise M3 LEP staff have transferred to Hampshire County Council to continue to deliver services and activities in Hampshire, including the Growth Hub, the Careers Hub, work on key business sectors, and trade and investment.
They can be contacted at economic.development@hants.gov.uk.
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