Rural Tourism Grant Scheme is Live

New Grant Alert: the Rural Tourism Grant Scheme  is live

The Rural Tourism Grant Scheme is a capital grant scheme that has been funded by the UK Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF).

Capital grants are available for eligible businesses for up to 75% of the total eligible project costs. The maximum grant that can be applied for is £24,999.

Funding is available for  capital projects  which:

·         Support the tourism sector, to help it remain an effective and successful contributor to the Herefordshire economy

·         Support new business growth in the Herefordshire tourism sector, and encourage and support the creation of new jobs

·         Develop local visitor trails and infrastructure to support this, such as information boards, visitor centres, etc.

·         Develop local tourist attractions and tourism accommodation provision, to improve the Herefordshire tourism offer

To apply you will need to submit an expression of interest and if it meets the initial eligibility criteria you will be invited to submit a full application and supporting information. 

Full criteria and details on how to apply HERE