Support and Funding

The Rural Development Programme (RDP) 2007-2013 is now open for business. The Programme aims to protect and enhance our rural environment and contribute to the development of competitive and sustainable rural businesses and thriving rural communities. Consisting of a wide range of funding schemes the RDP also provides opportunities for advice, mentoring and training for farmers, farm families, rural dwellers and community groups. For more information and advice contact your  Rural Connect Adviser

Rural Development Programme 2007 – 2013 website  NEW

Rural Connect Advisers - local Rural Connect Adviser

Rural Development Division - Rural Development Programme

Loughry Campus - Enterprises connected with food or food processing

Invest NI - Economic development agency for NI

Local Enterprise Agency - The association of Enterprise Agencies

Local Council Economic Development Officers - contact your local council

Northern Ireland Tourist Board - Tourism related projects