Organisations wishing to apply for North Pennine Dales (NPD) LEADER funding should first read the project objectives and guidelines (New LEADER Delivery Plan Guidance) to ensure that the project fits with the aims of the NPD Leader delivery plan, then use form below to request an Expression of Interest Form and to discuss project eligibility. Download a map of the area that North Pennine Dales LEADER covers here.

Request an Expression of Interest Form

Once submitted, Expression of Interest forms are presented to the sub-group of the Local Action Group (LAG), who assess the project's fit with the delivery plan. If the LAG agree that the project is eligible, the organisation will be invited to submit a full application. The LAG meets monthly, so applications are regulary reviewed and the process of inviting new applications is open and ongoing. Full applications require a technical appraisal before submission to the Local Action Group, the TA can take up to 20 days to complete, you can get further information on timescales from the project co-ordinator.

Local Action Group Meeting Dates