Reminder For Broadband Improvement Funding

3rd August 2010

A new deadline date of Wednesday 6 October has been set for community groups across the Highlands wishing to bid for Euro funding to help improve their broadband services.

Applicants should send their bids to their local Highland LEADER representative for final determination by the Scottish Government. Successful awards will provide funding for rural communities to develop faster broadband connections and wider coverage.

Nicole Wallace, LEADER Development Manager, said: "The Scottish Government made the announcement about this money at the start of July so communities have had a tight deadline to pull together their bids. Our team of Highland LEADER officers have been providing as much assistance as possible to help progress applications.

"After the closing date on 6 October we will assess all the applications to ensure they are in keeping with the LEADER principles and can demonstrate the positive impact improved Broadband would have on the communities. Between now and then if anyone needs advice I suggest they visit our website http://www.highlandleader.com/ or contact their local LEADER representative. We then pass the applications on to the Scottish Government who will make an announcement about the successful bids in October."