Develop your place in Skaraborg
We support local initiatives that make Skaraborg the place where people meet, dreams take place and ideas become reality.
We believe that you, your association, local businesses and other organizations know what needs to be done to develop your particular location. At Leader Nordvästra Skaraborg you can apply for money to get started!
Our sustainable future is shaped locally – Seek support for your idea
Do you have an idea that contributes to a more sustainable place to live and work?
In 2026, we have earmarked 3 million SEK to strengthen local transition and are announcing projects within:
Development of renewable and resource-efficient products and services, Local renewable energy, Circular consumption patterns and Increased biodiversity.
We are heading towards the final stage and that means
We have granted over 80% of our project funds across all four focus areas. The majority of the remaining funds are now prioritized for the focus area of sustainable solutions & circular flows in our 2026 call.
Do you have an idea that doesn't match the call for proposals? Submit it in our idea template.
Following ideas within sustainable solutions & circular flows, we process all applications on an ongoing basis in order of arrival date, but processing time and possibility of support are affected by our resources and available budget.
Umbrella support is available for application for an idea up to SEK 40,000 to develop your area or create new local products and services.
How do you want to develop your place?
Leader Northwestern Skaraborg works for locally led development in the municipalities of Essunga, Grästorp, Gullspång, Götene, Karlsborg, Lidköping, Mariestad, Skara, Töreboda and Vara.
If you have an idea that creates local development, you can apply for project support from us. It is you, your association/organization or your company that knows what needs and challenges exist.
LEADERSHIP SUPPORT: HOW IT WORKS
Test your idea
Do you have an idea? Test it here on the web, fill out our idea template, send it to us and we'll see if it could become a leader project.
Write the application
The next step is to write an application where you clearly describe the idea and what needs to be done. Of course, we are there to provide sound advice!
Implement
If your application is approved, it's time to get started! Follow the project plan and contact us if you have any questions.
End
When the project is completed, it's time for the final report. We, and many others, are curious about how it went.
ONGOING projects
It's happening in Skaraborg!
Read about all ongoing projects that have received Leader support.
Smart Villages, Creative Skaraborg, We Landsbyggare & Vänerresurs
Our vision
With courage, pride and consideration, we join hands towards an even better tomorrow.
We want to contribute to Skaraborg being a place where people meet, dreams take place and ideas become reality. Fashion enables enthusiasts to be creative, try new things and collaborate with others. Food tradition, entrepreneurial spirit, community life, nature and cultural heritage are the building blocks that we are proud over. With consideration If the environment and people are healthy, viable businesses and companies can grow and flourish.
We will get there by supporting projects that work smart, driven and circular. Smart by collaborating and jointly creating new solutions, Driven through and make use of the natural and cultural resources of the place. Circular by testing sustainable methods for future generations.
ONGOING WITH US
Application deadline
Last date to submit your application for support in the Swedish Board of Agriculture's e-service within the current application round linked to the next decision-making meeting of our board. Remember to check with the leader office before submitting your application!
Project workshop – Implement your project
At this project workshop you will receive information about what you need to know and consider when implementing a LEADER project. Also where and how to apply for payment in the Swedish Board of Agriculture's e-service.
Project Workshop – Application for Payment
At this project workshop you will receive information about how and what you should report when applying for payment in the Swedish Board of Agriculture's e-service.