Information about the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) addendum
The Rural England Prosperity Fund Addendum and Rural West Norfolk investment priorities
The Rural England Prosperity Fund addendum for rural West Norfolk was developed as an additional document to the West Norfolk Investment Plan to guide local delivery of Rural England Prosperity Funding and was submitted to DEFRA to secure the local funding allocation.
An analysis of evidence was undertaken to specifically understand the challenges and opportunities facing the rural areas in West Norfolk in consultation with rural stakeholders, residents, parishes and businesses.
The following intervention priority areas for rural communities were identified:
The following intervention priority areas for rural businesses were identified:
What could the local benefits of REPF investment be?
- Jobs created
- Jobs safeguarded
- Number of businesses adopting new to the firm technologies or processes
- Number of businesses with improved productivity
- Number of businesses experiencing growth
- Number of businesses increasing their turnover
- Businesses supported
- Farm businesses supported
- Farm diversification projects supported
- Micro businesses supported
- EV Charging Points
- Visitors or locals using charging points
- Community energy projects
- Improved cycleways or paths
- Increased use of cycleways or paths
- Organisations receiving grants
- Local events or activities supported
- Projects supported
- Green or blue space created or improved
- Facilities supported or created
- Increased users of facilities or amenities
- Improved engagement numbers
- Volunteering numbers as a result of the support
For further information on Rural England Prosperity Funding please follow this link: REPF Prospectus.
Other rural funding opportunities
For further information on other Government Rural Grants and Payment schemes that you may be eligible to apply for please visit: Rural grants and payments - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)