Test your idea

Should the project be used to create development in different ways? Does it contribute to a solution or cover a need? You cannot apply for support to support already existing activities?

Is the idea anchored with those who are expected to contribute, participate or benefit from the result? Is there a clear target group/users/managers that strengthens the long-term perspective?

Should the project be carried out in collaboration with other parties? Who can contribute and benefit from the effort? Can you include all or parts of a three-partnership of the non-profit, private and public sectors?

Will the project's expected results be of broad benefit, that is, will they result in improvements/development for more than just those implementing the project?

Some exceptions apply to the development of business ideas that largely create benefits for one or a few companies.

Do the benefits of the project's efforts and results accrue to the Leader Northwestern Skaraborg area?

The leader area: Essunga, Grästorp, Gullspång, Götene, Karlsborg, Lidköping, Mariestad, Skara, Töreboda and Vara.

Do you have an arranged co-financing and plan for how the project could be implemented in practical terms?

The project must have co-financing of at least 30% from non-profit work or private funds. As a recipient of support, you must have the liquidity to spend the money as it will be paid out retrospectively when you have reported what you have done. 

Have you thought about openness and non-discrimination? It is an absolute requirement that no one is prevented from influencing the design of the project, participating in its implementation or benefiting from the project's results due to gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.

Are the project's working methods and distribution of tasks designed so that women and men have equal opportunities to influence the design of the project, participate in its implementation and benefit from the project's results?