Ongoing projects

Do you want to contribute to shorter food chains and at the same time more local food? Apply for a sub-project and also strengthen cooperation between producers and consumers.

Through this investment, the fisheries association wants to help encourage more young people, in particular, to get out and experience nature and create a greater social presence.

Project leader Hans Hallengren wants to highlight the conditions that small food producers face. The project is conducted as a podcast series where local producers can speak in their own voices and share their experiences.

Ellinor Nordensten wants to create a recurring market for local and locally produced food and drink in Östhammars municipality.

Bobrunna farm wants to show with the project that it is possible to cook in simple and sustainable ways with materials that are readily available.

With this initiative, project leader Linda Lönnqvist aims to create a digital platform to collect local recipes, stories, and food traditions in Uppland.

With this project, Uppsala Food Council wants to highlight Uppland's food culture by creating a local variant of an Uppland pintxo.

Project leader Lena Engen wants to make use of the farm's fruits and berries and let them become part of a local cycle in Vallentuna.

Lotta wants to develop Åby into an even more inviting place, and with The Café, she wants to create a space where people can meet, have coffee, and relax.

Pelle & Marie want to explore whether it is possible to give new life to an unused cottage in Viby by transforming it into a bakery cottage.

In the project Conversations for a Brighter Future, Ludvig and Frida want to promote conversations about climate and sustainability related to the parliamentary elections 2026. They will hold several interactive workshops, the purpose of which is to create new meeting places and enable local engagement.

In this project, project leader Alex Bujis wants to contribute to strengthening the protection of particularly valuable trees in Uppsala County. By inventorying large trees in Hågadalen-Nåsten and in Hallkved near Länna, he aims to create a better picture of where these trees are located and what is needed for them to be preserved over time.

In the project, Nils and Elton work to strengthen bird life by setting up birdhouses and spreading knowledge about biodiversity in Uppsala and Knivsta's rural areas.

In this project, the young planet caretakers Johanna Nilsson and Elis Bergman want to strengthen the natural values at Toftesta holme and the area around Lilla Garns nature park. By combining several conservation efforts, they aim to increase biodiversity while also creating richer nature experiences for visitors.

Project leaders Oona and Clara want to make it easier for children and young people to discover the nature that is close to them. Through outdoor activities, they hope to contribute to both increased well-being and a growing interest in nature and sustainability issues.

Project leader Sofia Sjöqvist wants to contribute to protecting nature on Gräsö. She will do this by, among other things, working on controlling invasive species and spreading knowledge about how they should be managed. With a focus on Gräsö Gård nature reserve and Öregrund, she aims to both strengthen biodiversity and make it easier for more people to understand how they can contribute themselves.

The Nature and Culture Association in Dannemorabygden wants to take measures to increase the attractiveness of the hiking trails around Österbybruk in order to increase the number of visitors in the long term. With the goal of getting feedback from 100 visitors.

Matskog is a project run by the non-profit association Skyttorps skogsträdgård and recently approved by the Upplandsbygd board. The goal is to create an educational forest garden in Skyttorp – a place where people, nature and local community can grow together.

The association PaxWalk Uppland has recently received approval for its project from the Upplandsbygd board. In the project, they will mark out the part of the Ingegerdsleden pilgrimage trail that runs between Steninge Castle and Uppsala Cathedral.

A green summer job for young people in Upplandsbygd's operational area. The projects kicked off in June 2026, and you can follow the young planet caretakers' projects both on Instagram @ung_planetskotare and further down the page.

The Food and Flavors Association in Northern Stockholm wants to make local food more accessible. Through a new website, small-scale producers will be made more visible, the distance to the consumer will be reduced and sustainable local food production will be strengthened.

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.

In the project, a film is being produced that shows how local raw materials and locally produced pasta can be used in a restaurant environment. The project is carried out by Bacana in collaboration with a local restaurant and local producers and processors.

The project aims to preserve and disseminate unique acoustic environments in five locally anchored church buildings within the Sigtuna and Knivsta pastorates. By recording so-called acoustic impulse responses (IR files) from actual locations, the churches' acoustics can be captured and digitally preserved for the future.

Johanna Kylin in Gimo grows a variety of edible plants in her garden, she also does beekeeping. She now wants to start selling her surplus to others in Gimo. To give back to the community in the way she can. The solution will be a simple trading stall with self-service.

The villa garden in Gimo will become a physical source of knowledge, like an edible jungle. The hope is to inspire others to start growing edible plants in their own gardens and thereby increase the proportion of locally produced food.

Hagha local heritage association wants to spread knowledge about cider production. By spreading knowledge about how to process apples, the association aims to create new networks and increase interest in local food production.

Through this project, Langhards Lantbruk wants to create a collaborative process around a potato harvester, to reduce climate impact, increase economic stability and contribute to shorter food chains. This investment will regenerate the countryside in the long term and create local development that takes place between people.

By investing in a new fruit crusher, Charlottenluns cider mill in Knivsta wants to contribute to increased utilization of local resources, as well as increased knowledge around food processing and food preparedness.

Upplands Ekeby IF wants more people to get out into the beautiful natural areas around Alunda. That's why they are investing in new Mountain Bikes that will get more people to discover nature and form a community in a new way. At the same time, it opens up opportunities for new stretches of forest walks. It creates activities for the whole family.

Källörs village hall association, in collaboration with Knytpunkten, arranges a creative workshop twice a month. So that children and young people can learn to create creatively with clay and to create more meeting places for children and young people in rural areas.

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.

Tuna Parents' Association wants to increase the accessibility of the gravel pitch and beach volleyball court. This is to create a more inclusive, safer and more communal place for children and young people to gather and carry out various activities.

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.

Skyttorp's forest garden creates a shared barbecue area for safer meetings and nature experiences, to strengthen cohesion in the village and promote both community and sustainable use of natural resources.

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.

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.

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.

The Söderön local history association is planning a festive and educational scythe festival, where scythes, historical objects and nature guides come together to promote biodiversity and living cultural heritage.

A new network for forest owners who want to manage their forests in a clear-cut and sustainable manner – with the goal of spreading knowledge, promoting biodiversity and developing new forms of collaboration in forestry.

Märsta Ridklubb wants to install an energy-efficient air source heat pump in its facility. The aim is to reduce climate impact, lower energy costs and create a warm and welcoming environment for children and young people all year round.

In Skyttorp, garden waste is transformed into a valuable resource. Through local chipping, we reduce emissions, improve our soils and create community – all with the help of a shared chipper.

In the sub-project Matkällan part 1, Östhammar's business association, together with Micaela Zackrisson, wants to help local food producers both reach out better and grow at home.

Micaela Zackrisson together with Östhammar's business association is moving forward in the process of creating a local food network in Östhammar. The idea is to develop an action plan for the new platform. And at the same time establish a new project in collaboration with the municipality.

In Skyttorp, a discovery trail is being created where art, children's imagination and biodiversity meet. With natural materials, nest boxes and nature education in focus, the aim is to attract more people into nature.

Uppsala Red Cross Society is starting an initiative in Hagundabygfen to raise interest in baking in bakers' cottages. The project spreads knowledge about baking without electricity, cultured grains and local food production.

Uppsala Red Cross Society is implementing an initiative in Hagunda to strengthen local food security through small-scale farming close to home. By spreading knowledge about how to grow and use fruit, berries and vegetables, the project wants to inspire more people to grow their own, preserve farming traditions and increase self-sufficiency in the countryside.

A project that creates meetings between local food producers and consumers - with a focus on shorter food chains, biodiversity and new collaborations in and around Knivsta.

The project maps small-scale farmers in Vallentuna with a focus on their resources, needs and challenges. This is to promote collaboration, resource sharing and more resilient local food production.

A farming project is being started in Uppsala where people with and without functional variations grow organic vegetables together. The aim is to create an inclusive meeting place and increase access to local, nutritious and sustainably produced food.

Eighth graders in Östhammar municipality get to explore outdoor life, biodiversity and sustainability through practical learning in nature, thanks to a collaboration between the municipality and the Upplandsstiftelsen.

An inspiration day in Vallentuna with a focus on sustainable food production, animals and biodiversity. Visitors can try out activities, meet local producers and become more committed to a greener future.

With a flower meadow, sand beds and new habitats for pollinating insects, Öregrund Golf Club wants to strengthen biodiversity and spread knowledge to visitors.

Outside Brottby in Vallentuna, the initiators Göran, Sara and Gro are planning to build a nature park. The aim of the project is to strengthen Lilla Garn's natural and cultural values and make them accessible to the public.

Monica Jonsson has received support to develop her business on the farm outside Knivsta. Here she and her family will offer overnight stays in tree tents in an environment that protects biodiversity.

Here, companies can seek smaller support to stimulate the development of the local economy and entrepreneurship in Upplandsbygd.

Support for smaller initiatives that contribute to a better environment or strengthen ecosystem services.

This is an umbrella project that creates opportunities for actors to apply for smaller sub-projects that contribute to rural development.

This is an international collaborative project where Upplandsbygd, together with leader associations in Latvia and Lithuania, work to strengthen local communities. In total, 9 communities will develop local smart strategies that strengthen the place and make it more resilient to future challenges.

The aim is to develop many smart local solutions that promote positive development in rural areas. The aim is also to provide opportunities for actors to run their own smaller Leader project, with a simplified application procedure and a lot of support.
from the Leader office, to contribute to a sustainable transition through locally led development.

Discover how ecopreneurs are creating shorter food chains, strengthening local food security, and building regenerative food chains. Join the network and grow your business!

In this project, we will arrange inspiration evenings, study visits and experience exchanges to spread knowledge and build networks around sustainable use of forests and land that can withstand various stresses.

Sjöutsikt AB is seeking support to develop a new harvesting unit that can harvest reeds close to land and in wetlands, which their current machine cannot. This could solve economic and environmental challenges by maximizing reed utilization and reducing eutrophication in the Baltic Sea.

The project "We Community Creators" aims to ensure that more people are included in community and meaningful activities and
thereby increasing social sustainability in the Upplandsbyd area. The project will, through its activities, promote
community, increase trust and faith in the future among the residents of Upplandsbygd and to build the capacity of those who want
to change their local community and/or activities in that direction.