Become a member
For the last 30 years, a diverse range of projects across the Scottish Borders have been supported by funding through the LEADER Programme. This funding was awarded by Local Action Groups to projects that support delivery of a Local Development Strategy.
Following exit from the European Union, the Scottish Government has provided funding to the Local Action Group (LAG) each year to carry on working to improve life for Borderers. The LAG makes decisions on what the funding should be used for each year.
In 2022-23 and 2023-24 the LAG chose to spend most of this the funding on a grant scheme called Community Led Local Development Fund (CLLD). Recognising that young people are our futures, the LAG chose to fund a Youth LAG (Y-LAG) and provide funds for the Y-LAG to distribute to young people directly. The LAG also decided to pay the Council to run and administer the scheme on their behalf.
In making decisions on what to use the funding for and which applicant to fund the LAG relies on its membership’s knowledge of the Borders and what’s going on in the different communities. To do this it seeks to have members from all walks of life and with different experiences.
The LAG is made up of Key Community Anchor organisations (like Borders Community Action, Scottish Borders Social Enterprise Chamber). Public sector bodies like Zero Waste Scotland and South of Scotland Enterprise and members of the public
For full list of current LAG members click here
The LAG seeks people who are willing to devote time to making decisions on how best to spend the money to make the Borders a better place. People who want to work in partnership to try and improve the life of other residents.
If you’re interested in taking part in this important role for the area, please complete the application form and email to CLLDGrants@scotborders.gov.uk.