Through the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), the Coastal Action Zone (CAZ) has been successful in securing £2m to deliver the social and economic elements of the Rural Development Programme for England using the LEADER approach.
Farm businesses in the Coastal Action Zone seeking to develop new additional income streams through the development of diversified activities into non- agricultural activity can access support.
Stimulating and supporting new and developing rural business growth within the coastal region
Supporting tourism activities which diversify, develop and enhance the quality and marketing of the rural tourism and cultural offer of the coastal area.
Encouraging the upgrading of the area's rural heritage to enhance the cultural offer to visitors and benefit the rural community.
Support for those involved in diversification and tourism activity, micro enterprise development, conservation and upgrading rural heritage.
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Farmers/Land Based Businesses
Funding will support farm diversification projects that keep vital services, skills, and money within the rural economy.
Rural Micro-Business
Funding will support your set up and growth. A micro-business is an enterprise with less than 10 employees and less than two million Euros annual turnover.
Communities
Funding will support schemes to broaden community involvement within the natural and cultural heritage and tourism sectors,
To check that your project is located within the Coastal Action Zone, please type your postcode in the box below:
