The history table route inspires you to participate
In the village of Munaka, there is a strong spirit of action. This year, a Leader-funded history board route will be built in the village. The route is not only a concrete project to preserve the past, but also a strong sign of community spirit and enthusiasm for developing one's own village. Currently, there is no sports trail in the area of Munaka village. Alajoki landscapes and Kyrönjoki attract you to move around the area on foot or by bike. Interesting sites have been requested for the area. The idea of a history board route arose […]
See the list of those who received funding
Applications for rural business and project grants for the EU funding period 2023–27 opened in June 2023. During the end of 2023, Liiver's board processed 48 applications, of which 37 received a positive funding decision. We publish those who have received funding after the ELY center has made an official decision on them. Below are listed the decisions of the ELY center received by March 19, 2024. Projects Public benefit investment Munakan Kyläseura ry - Route to the past Munakka - [...]
Register your village for the Open villages day!
Open villages day will be organized for the tenth time nationwide on Saturday, June 8, 2024! The event brings hundreds of villages into the limelight and local tourism destinations, because the day is full of the charm and life of the villages. The day offers a unique opportunity to get close to village life and the Finnish countryside. The goal is to raise the villages to tourist destinations, as well as to encourage new residents to find a home in the heart of the villages. Plan an event that looks like your village for your village, check out the Open Villages Day […]
The village of the future 2.0 has started, come join us!
The opening ceremony of the future village project, open to all, was held on Valentine's Day at the Seinäjoki Business Center. The event had around 70 participants from more than thirty villages in southern Pohja. The project has three themes, which are worked on with experts in each field. In each theme, six villages or groups of villages are taken to develop and pilot new operating models. Participants are required to commit for the entire duration of the project. Energy villages - The village can aim for self-sufficiency and sustainability, for example […]
The newsletter of EP's Leader groups has been published in 1/2024
The first newsletter of 2024 has been published. Topics of the newsletter: The future village 2.0 project has started - villages are being sought to join the ELY center and Leader groups are working closely on the EP - the goal is a sustainable and vibrant countryside Youth exchanges create life-long memories - In just over a year, Kuuistaan ry has run 10 international camps Ideas from study trips - nine associations applied for lessons learned to develop their own operations [...]
Ideas from study trips
With the Travel theme project implemented by Liiver, local operators were activated to renew their operations by looking for new ideas, methods of operation and a new perspective, which would have positive effects on a wider scale, e.g. services and vitality of the area. Nine associations implemented a study trip in the years 2020–2023, of which three were domestic trips and seven were foreign trips. The total budget of the project was €100,000, including the coordination part. The cost estimates for the trips were limited to between €2,500 and €12,000. Study trip […]
Read the current affairs in the January newsletter
In the first newsletter of the year: Leader groups from Eteläpohja have applied to the Ely center for the Älykäs village cooperation project, which will pilot the future of the villages in three themes. Watch the video why a company should use expert services The GENGREEN project supports women entrepreneurs in starting a sustainable business Sanna continues to activate young people Upcoming events Read the newsletter here.
The December newsletter is out
In the last newsletter of the year: Highlights of 2023 as told by employees Invite Siivet to the internationalization event Board meeting times in spring 2024 Happy Christmas Read the newsletter here.
Liiver board meetings, spring 2024
Liiver's board of directors will meet monthly in the spring of 2024. The Leader support applications processed at the meetings must be in Hyrrä by the date indicated in the meeting connection. • Tue 30.1.(applications by 16.1) • Tue 20.2. (applications by 6 February • Tue 12 March (applications by 22 February) • Tue 26 March in connection with the annual meeting (no new Leader applications will be processed) • Tue 16 April (applications by 2 April) • Tue 21 May (applications by 7 May) [… ]
Lakeuden Elämysliikunta ry: Cooperation towards a healthier and more active environment
Lakeuden Elämysliikunta ry has developed the area of Jouppilanvuori and Kyrkösjärvi in Seinäjoki into a health exercise area suitable for all kinds of users. The association, together with the city of Seinäjoki, has implemented experiential exercise routes and experiential destinations in many EU Rural Development Fund projects. The association has recognized that in addition to investments, activities, cooperation, events and information are also needed in order to know how to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the region even more. These measures […]