| England
Rural Development Programme (ERDP) |
Vocational Training
Scheme |
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| Location | National | |
| Dates | Deadline
for applications: There
is no deadline |
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| Aims | Objective of the funding opportunity: To improve the skills base and the economic situation in farming, horticulture and forestry, improve competitiveness and strengthen the rural economy. The funding also aims to encourage diversification and the protection of the environment. | |
| It aims to help the following client groups: | ||
Those in work |
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| FRESA priorities | The funding opportunity fits with the following FRESA priorities: | |
| Top priorities: High priorities: |
Medium
priorities: Enterprise ICT Access to learning and ICT |
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| More
information on the FRESA |
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| Eligibility | Eligible
to apply: Individuals
seeking training and organisations providing training. Some organisations,
such as Further Education Colleges and Higher Education Establishments are
ineligible. See Vocational
Training Scheme -
Information
and Guidance for Applicants for details. Match funding: Match funding of 25% is required. |
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| Accreditation | Organisations must have the following accreditation to bid: No accreditation is needed | |
| Amount available | Total
funding available: £3
million nationally in 2002/3 |
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| Application | You
will need the following documents to apply for this funding: |
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| Contact | For
further information contact:
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| Weblinks | Other useful links: England Rural Development Programme (ERDP): http://www.defra.gov.uk/erdp/default.htm | |