Fens Adventurers Rural Development
Programme 2009-13
Investing in the Cambridgeshire & West Norfolk Fens
The Fens Adventurers Rural Development Programme (FARDP) is a £4 million grass roots grants programme. FARDP’s aim is to support the start up or the enhancement of rural local enterprises which trade within specific rural parishes within the
Cambridgeshire and West Norfolk Fens. The vision for the programme is:
“to develop a thriving farming and rural business economy which contributes to and is supported by the economic, social and environmental well-being of the Fens’ communities”.
Please use the links on the right to learn more about FARDP, how to apply for a grant, gain information on the projects we have already supported and general news about FARDP, including upcoming events and seminars.
FARDP is a Rural Development Programme England (RDPE) initiative delivered through the Leader approach. RDPE is a ‘Solutions for Business’ product funded by the UK government through the Department of Food &Rural Affairs and by the EU through the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development: Europe investing in rural areas. Locally FARDP is also funded by Cambridgeshire County Council, East Cambridgeshire District Council, Huntingdonshire District Council, Fenland District Council and Borough Council of Kings Lynn & West Norfolk. FARDP is managed by Cambridgeshire County Council and Cambridgeshire ACRE with regional support from the East of England Development Agency.
