Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Local Action GroupGUIDELINES 2012

PROJECT PRIORITIES

Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Fisheries Local Action Group covers the coast of Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, to approximately one mile inland. This is also translated as those communities which have relied on in the past, or currently still do, fishing as an economic activity in the area.

The FLAG members include county council representatives, private sector fisheries business, community & voluntary sector plus advisory support from statutory bodies such as Natural England, Inshore Fisheries Conservation Authority and the Marine Management Organisation.

The focus of grant investment will be projects that meet one or more of the FLAG’s 7 objectives:

1. Developing sustainable supply chains and market development2. Providing infrastructure and communal facilities for fishing communities and cooperatives3. Capacity building, cooperative development and networking4. Training, retention and recruitment including diversification5. Coastal communities, tourism and economic development6. Advocacy and engagement for fishermen7. Regional sustainable management engagement

PROJECT COSTS

There is a total of £1.13 million available for the whole area for the period from January 2012 to December 2013.

Grants can be up to 100% of the eligible costs for voluntary organisations or social enterprises. It is desirable that the applicant finds some of the money needed for the project.

Grants are usually up to 50% of eligible costs for private businesses.

Match funding should be secured and in place at the time of applying. Projects will not be approved without this in place.

Applications from smaller community led organisations are particularly encouraged.

Although there is no minimum grant investment currently set, please consider the commitment and resource needed to put a project application together to determine if applying for grant is worthwhile.

Cornwall & Isles Of Scilly Fisheries Local Action GroupGUIDELINES 2012

PROJECT TIME

The length of your project is important and you need to tell us about what you are going to do and how long you need to get it done.

Projects must end by December 2013.

All projects will be asked to send regular reports on their results.

PROJECT ASSISTANCE

We strongly advise that in the first instance you speak to the FLAG animateur who can provide you with advice, guidance and support in putting a project application together.

You can contact the FLAG animateur at Cornwall Rural Community Council. 2 Princes Street, Truro, TR1 2EF.01872 243559Email: rob.poole@cornwallrcc.org.uk

There is a three stage application process. The Project Idea enables the Animateur to provide feedback; the Expression of Interest will provide the Board with an outline of your project. If that is approved, you will be invited to make a full project application, which will contain evidence of need or demand, risk assessment, cash flow forecasts etc. The FLAG board meets once every 2 months to consider projects so you should consider your project’s timescales in line with this. The FLAG cannot pay for any work or defrayed money that has occurred before approval has been given.

HINTS AND TIPS

A strong project application will demonstrate clearly how it meets the FLAG objective(s) and will also be:

Innovative – new ways of working. Co-operative – work in partnership across the community. Sustainable – economically, environmentally and socially. Ready to start. This is important as the FLAG will not approve projects that

are not ready to begin as soon as the money is approved. Use the animateur. It is a dedicated resource to help you develop your dream

into a real, fundable project.