Review of rural funding streams
Rural Strategy 2004 sets out a new devolved and targeted approach to rural policy and delivery over the next 3-5 years. As part of the preparatory work to support the Strategy, Margaret Beckett commissioned a full review of rural funding streams to provide a clearer and simpler framework for applicants.
In line with Defra’s Accessibility commitment, we are making the full report of the review available here. As Rural Strategy 2004 makes clear, Ministers have endorsed the broad thrust of the recommendations in the report and are committed to achieving radical streamlining of funding schemes and simplification of procedures for applicants on the lines recommended by the reviewers. Implementation of the simplified framework will begin immediately and continue over the next two years as existing schemes run their course. It will require a great deal of detailed work by Defra, its Agencies and partners. During this time we will continue to meet all current commitments.
Further Information
- Fact Sheet - Streamlining rural funding and better advice
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[39KB] - Executive Summary of the Review of Rural Funding Streams [47KB]
- Full Report of the Review of Rural Funding Streams [727KB]
- Map of what the system would look like
- Frequently Asked Questions about the Funding Stream Review
- Chance for you to give your own feedback of where existing grants could be improved or comments on the review
- Analysis of online customer feedback so far
- The National Audit Office has also recently published a report, 'Helping Farm Businesses in England', the conclusions of which are relevant to the rural funding review.
Page last modified:
19 May, 2005
Page published: 2 March, 2004