The Bio-energy support programme (bioeNErgy) is a two year programme of grant intervention for strengthening and developing the emerging bio-energy sector in the North East region.
The programme offers a range of funding opportunities for eligible businesses that wish to undertake eligible activities in developing regional bio-energy supply chains.
The funding comes through the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) which the Regional Development Agencies, Natural England and the Forestry Commission are tasked with delivering.
Northwoods have been tasked with facilitating the bioeNErgy programme on behalf of One NorthEast.
The scheme is now open, please contact Jennifer Hewitson (jennifer.hewitson@northwoods.org.uk /01670 790444) for further information and details on submitting an expression of interest.
Application deadlines
Year 2009
- February 17th
- May 21st
- August 21st
- November 17th
The guidance notes to the programme are available below. To submit an electronic expression of interest to the RDPE bioeNErgy programme please click here
Funding
The bioeNErgy support programme is supported with European Union and Defra funding.
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The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development: Europe investing in rural areas: http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/rurdev/index_en.htm
- Defra: www.defra.gov.uk
- One NorthEast: www.onenortheast.co.uk
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| bioeNErgy key facts.pdf | 92.72 KB |
| Expression of Interest Form.doc | 375 KB |
| BiomassValue_northeast.pdf | 994.45 KB |
| bioeNErgy Guidance Notes.pdf | 414.08 KB |
