Our areas of focus
Our leader area works sustainably towards four goals that aim to make the area's rural areas even more attractive for residents, visitors, and businesses. Based on the goals, we have developed four action areas that contribute to achieving the goals. All projects that are granted support from our leader area must therefore fit under one of these four action areas.
Sustainable projects for attractive rural areas
Our leader area works sustainably and the projects we grant support should contribute to a more sustainable society. The projects should also fit under one of the strategy's four action areas. Since sustainability should permeate everything, action area 4 specifically concerns ideas that primarily contribute to reducing climate impact.
Focus area 1
Sustainable and attractive
living environments
Here we welcome projects that develop and enable recreational opportunities for more and more people in a sustainable way.
- Contributes to new tourist destinations as well as restored or developed tourist destinations
- Contributes to restoring natural and cultural environments
- Contributes to new leisure and cultural activities
- Contributes to new housing solutions
- Contributes to new service solutions
Action area 2
Sustainable and innovative business development
In our area, the demand for locally produced products and services is greater than the supply. Therefore, we welcome projects that contribute to creating more locally produced products and services within this action area.
- Contributes to developing the economy in rural areas
- Contributes to growth and employment in rural areas
- Contributes to new businesses
- Contributes to new services
- Contributes to new products
Action area 3
Sustainable civil society and
idea-driven sector
Some of the strengths within the non-profit sector are community,
genuine engagement, and a direct impact on the local community.
Within this action area, we welcome projects that are actively driven by, or involve, young people and/or other underrepresented groups.
- Contributes to new meeting places
- Contributes to projects driven by youth
- Contributes to educational opportunities
- Contributes to new collaborations and networks
Action area 4
Innovative and sustainable rural areas
Climate change is one of the greatest threats moving forward. In our rural areas, there are many idea bearers who can contribute to a sustainable transition, which we welcome within this action area.
- Contributes to organizations implementing measures for reduced climate impact
- Contributes to smart transitions of the economy in rural areas
- Contributes to environmental/climate-related achievements through investments in rural areas
- Contributes to new solutions for environmental and climate problems