EXPLORE THE OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP YOUR PLACE IN LAPLAND

We believe that you, who know your place best, can best shape its development. That's why Leader Lappland gives you, your association or your company, the opportunity to apply for funding to get started! With this initiative, you can actively take the step towards realizing your ideas and creating positive change.

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The opportunity to apply for larger projects is now closed.

Now Petri is coming to Storuman and Tärnaby to meet with you who want to talk about Leader, microprojects or local development ideas.

Petri comes to Storuman 27/4

Now Petri is coming to Storuman and Tärnaby to meet with you who want to talk about Leader, microprojects or local development ideas.

"Future in Focus" now opens”

Applications for Future in Focus are now open – a project where villages in the Leader Lapland area receive support to develop a smart and sustainable plan for the future.

Association meeting 2026

2026 Annual General Meeting

Winners of the youth survey announced

We have now drawn the winners of our youth survey!

A method for local development

We are Leader Sweden!

Leader is a development method that is based on local conditions and the dynamics that arise from below. With us, the principle is the same – to achieve long-term and sustainable development, local roots, initiative and commitment are required.

We believe that progress is best achieved when it is driven by those who live and work in the area. It could be you, your association, local businesses or other organisations who have the deepest knowledge of what needs and challenges require attention. We at Leader Lappland are here to guide and support you in this process.

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Granted Projects

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The E-fight

The e-competition in Lapland strengthens young people's entrepreneurship, faith in the future and sustainable business through collaboration between schools and the business community.

Living barn

The project develops Bergbodarna in Dorotea into a living mountain hut with activities that promote Swedish mountain hut culture, nature experiences and the tourism industry.

Umanbacken – the survival of the lift

The project ensures the continued operation of Umanbacken through necessary maintenance of the lift to preserve an important meeting place for children and young people in Storuman.

Orrvingarden

Orrvingården in Vinliden is being completed as a modern and sustainable gathering place for community, activities and rural development.

Pre-study Cultural landscape and living mountain world

Preparatory study in Klimpfjäll that maps natural values, cultural environments and development opportunities ahead of the village's 200th anniversary in 2031.

Investments for sustainable mountain fishing

Rebackuddens Fjällfisk develops small-scale and sustainable fishing in Arjeplog through investments in equipment, local collaboration and dissemination of knowledge about traditional fishing methods.

This is how it goes

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Getting started

To successfully implement a project, it is of utmost importance to consider the local conditions and the driving forces that influence development on the site. The very first and crucial step is therefore to initiate a dialogue at the local level. 

Test your idea

Do you have an idea that you would like to develop? Why not try it out on our website or contact us? Together we can discuss the possibility of transforming it into a potentially exciting leadership project.

Write the application

The next step is to write an application where you clearly describe your idea and the steps required to realize it. Remember that we are always available to provide support and advice throughout the process!

Decisions are made

Once your application is complete, all that's left to do is keep your fingers crossed! Our board regularly makes decisions on applications, and the dates for these meetings are available in the calendar on our website.

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Lokal platsutveckling i samverkan

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Between the lines – small-scale agroforestry for sustainable food production and preparedness

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PROJECT MAP

This is where it happens!

The driving force in our area is tangible, and Leader Lapland has successfully funded a wide range of projects.

During the 2014-2022 programming period, Leader Lapland has granted a total of 57 projects with a scope of over 40 million SEK.

Would you like to know more about ongoing Leader projects or discover which initiatives have received Leader support in your area? Here you can get an overview of the inspiring initiatives that have become reality with the help of Leader Lapland.

Project 2023-2027
Projects 2014-2022

Calendar

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23/9

Decision meeting

LAG board decision-making meeting.
In order for your application to be processed, it must first be processed in a preparation meeting. You will be given a deadline by the office.
25/11

Decision meeting

LAG board decision-making meeting.
In order for your application to be processed, it must first be processed in a preparation meeting. You will be given a deadline by the office.