Rural development - Subproject
The purpose is to provide an opportunity for organizations to run their own smaller LEADER project to contribute to sustainable transformation through locally led development.
Thank you for all the great applications! Applications are now closed for this time.
Rural Development is one of our umbrella projects where your organization has the opportunity to apply for support for a smaller project. Running a sub-project means less administration and faster decisions compared to applying for Leader support for a more comprehensive initiative.
What can you search for?
The purpose of the umbrella project is to contribute to collective learning, new networks and fostered community, as well as new meeting places and new, sustainable activities in Upplandsbygd. To apply for support, your sub-project therefore needs to lead to one of these. For example, you can apply for:
- to create a new meeting place, or adapt a meeting place to reach new target groups.
- to purchase equipment that increases the possibilities of using a meeting room.
- skills development or equipment to start a new leisure or cultural activity.
- equipment, materials or expertise to create new services or service solutions
- to develop working methods, methods or solutions to reduce the region's climate impact
Who can apply?
Applicants can be associations, organizations or companies operating within the geographical area of Upplandsbygd. The projects financed with this support must be of public benefit and contribute to development in Upplandsbygd's rural areas.
When can you apply?
Applications are accepted during the period from May 2nd to the end of September 2025. Decisions are made by a decision-making group with members from the Upplandsbygd board. Always contact us at the leader office before you start an application, we will listen to your idea and guide you so that the application is done correctly.
About the Project
What? An umbrella project that enables organizations in Upplandsbygd to apply for sub-projects.
For whom? Associations, organizations or companies operating within the geographical area of Upplandsbygd
Maximum searchable amount: 25,000 SEK incl. VAT
Support level: 100 %
Apply by: end of September 2025
Geographical delimitation: The main benefit will go to our area in Knivsta, Sigtuna, Vallentuna, Uppsala, or Östhammar municipality.
Contact person: Emma Mattila emma.mattila@upplandsbygd.se
Ongoing subprojects
An investment in public education
Upplands-Ekeby Bygdegård wants to upgrade its conference room by equipping it with modern audio and video technology. This will strengthen cooperation between the community's associations, companies and organizations, and create new opportunities for activities in the community center.
Subproject owner: Upplands-Ekeby Community Centre
Place: Alder
Leader support: 22,718 SEK
Barbecue area Skyttorp forest garden
Skyttorp Forest Garden will create a shared barbecue area for safer meetings and nature experiences. The village currently has few public meeting places, and the project will contribute to increased cohesion through a place that is open to everyone, regardless of religion, age or family situation. At the end of the project, they will organize a barbecue party to inaugurate the place, and will be visited by the choir Ladusång.
Subproject owner: Skyttorp Forest Garden
Place: Skyttorp, Uppsala
Leader support: SEK 25,000
Lövstalöts Ice Rink
By renovating the ice rink, Lövstalöt Villaförening wants to create more activities for all residents of Lövstalöt and its surrounding area. The renovation of the ice rink will contribute to a greater variety of activities, as well as increase social interaction among residents of Lövstalöt.
Subproject owner: Lövstalöts Villa Association
Place: Leafy greens
Leader support: SEK 25,000
A society for all
The Red Cross in Gimo wants to create a safe and inclusive environment where newly arrived, established residents and older people can meet, build networks and support each other. The project will contribute to more activities such as language cafeséer, knitting cafeéers, digital meetings and workshops where young people help the elderly with digital aids. Mentorship where established residents support newcomers in everyday matters.
Subproject owner: The Red Cross in Gimo
Place: Gimo
Leader support: SEK 25,000
Generational meetings in nature
The project aims to organize intergenerational meetings in nature, where primary school students and seniors from the 65+ meeting point get the chance to have coffee together and participate in various activities. The Upplandsstiftelsen hopes that these meetings will provide valuable experiences in the moment, and lead to further collaboration among the activities.
Subproject owner: The Uppland Foundation
Place: Storvreta and Björklinge
Leader support: SEK 25,000
Recreation center operations in Stavby
The project aims to create a safe and creative meeting place for children and young people. Through collaboration between Stavby School and the community centre association, a recreation centre is being developed that strengthens the community, promotes creativity and contributes to a more active village.
Subproject owner: Stavby community center association
Place: Stave village
Leader support: SEK 25,000
Mill Hill in Brottby
Össeby local history association wants to make the local history museum in Brottby an attractive meeting place. To do this, a feasibility study will be carried out to investigate whether it is possible to move an older cultural and historical building to the local history museum and whether this can become the framework for a new stage.
Subproject owner: Össeby local history association
Place: Kvarnbacken, Brottby
Leader support: SEK 25,000
Processing apples into cider
Hagha local association wants to spread knowledge about cider making. By spreading knowledge about how to process apples, the association wants to create new networks and increase interest in local food production.
Subproject owner: Hagha local community association
Place: Hagbyholm, Sigtuna
Leader support: SEK 25,000
Denmark's Funbo Village Days
The Danish Hometown Association aims to create a vibrant hometown open to everyone. To do this, the Hometown Association wants to create a collaborative process between different associations, companies and other organizations in the area. One step for them to do this is by arranging the Denmark Days.
Subproject owner: Denmark's Hometown Association
Place: Denmark, Uppsala
Leader support: SEK 25,000
Increased activity and community at Tuna gravel pitch
Tuna Parents' Association wants to increase the accessibility of the gravel pitch and beach volleyball court. This is to create more inclusive, a safer and more communal place for children and young people to gather and perform various activities on.
Subproject owner: Tuna Parents' Association
Place: Tuna, Uppsala
Leader support: SEK 25,000
Forest walks & Mountain biking in Alunda
Upplands Ekeby IF wants more people to get out into the beautiful natural areas around Alunda. That's why they are investing them in new Mountain Bikes like will encourage more people to discover nature and form communities in a new way, while also opening up opportunities for new stretches of forest walks. It creates activities for the whole family.
Subproject owner: Upplands Ekeby IF
Place: Tongs, Alunda
Leader support: SEK 25,000
Recreation center activities – Creative workshop
Källörs community center association in collaboration with Knytpunkten arranges a creative workshop twice a month. So that children and young people can learn to creatively create with clay and to create more meeting places for children and young people in rural areas.
Subproject owner: Källörs Community Center Association
Place: Källör, Östhammar
Leader support: SEK 25,000