How it works

Applying for project support from Leader Höga Kusten is a bit different than with most others. We want to give you the best possible conditions to implement your ideas, and our staff therefore supports you throughout the process. 

Four steps to your project

Applying for project support is a process in four steps, from idea to project application. For each step, we have developed information and guidance to help you implement your idea. Steps 1 and 2 are about things you should prepare yourself before you contact us, so we have the best possible conditions to work together with your idea.

Leader Höga Kusten is not like all others; our project coaches help you from idea to implementation and serve as both sounding boards and advisors. If an idea cannot be financed through leader support, we will help you find other possible financing.

Step 1

Get started

A successful project is based on your community's needs and driving forces, so the very first step is to discuss locally. At this early stage, you also need to read up on Leader Höga Kusten's principles, goals, and focus areas.

Step 2

Test your idea

Once you have started to shape your project idea, you can test it here on the website! With the test, you get quick feedback on whether you need to think about anything additional, or if you are ready to contact a project coach from us.

Step 3

Expression of interest

In consultation with one of our project coaches, it is now time to write an expression of interest. Our board reviews it, provides feedback, and makes an initial assessment of whether the idea has the conditions to be granted project support.

Step 4

Application

If the board assesses that the expression of interest has the conditions to be granted project support, it is now time to make an application for support in the Agricultural Agency's system. Our project coaches help you through the process.

How it works

Work locally

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Deadline

The opportunity to submit an expression of interest closes. 

Board meeting

One month after the deadline, the board meets for feedback on your expression of interest.

Deadline

If your expression of interest gets the green light from the board, you have about 1-2 months to write an application in the Agricultural Agency's system. 

Board meeting

One month after the deadline, the board meets to prioritize your application. 

Decision & implementation

If the board prioritizes your application, you will wait for the decision to be confirmed by the Agricultural Agency and then for the implementation of your project. Decisions can take up to 6 months; the project can start at your own risk before confirmation.