Are you part of a rural community in Wales with an idea that could help shape a better future for your area?
On 16th June 2025, the Cymru Wledig Local Policy and Innovation Partnership (LPIP) Rural Wales launched the Rural Wales LPIP Community-led Research Programme Grant.
This is a new opportunity for up to six rural communities to get £20,000 to explore what matters locally that can lead to positive change.
This is more than just a grant! Successful communities will also receive training, support and opportunities to connect.
The LPIP has four themes and your topic should align with at least one:
- Building a Regenerative Economy
- Supporting the Net Zero Transition
- Empowering Communities for Cultural Recovery
- Enhancing Wellbeing in Place
The grant is open to communities within rural Wales in a location or place from the following rural local authority areas in Wales: Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Conwy, Denbighshire, Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey, Monmouthshire, Pembrokeshire, and Powys.
If you want to know more, Together for Change are holding a webinar on 2nd July, 12:00 – 13:30 to ask questions. If you’re interested, you can register here. The webinar will be recorded and available on the Together for Change website.
The deadline for the grant application forms to be submitted is by midnight on 29th Aug 2025. Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed on 22/23 September 2025 and projects will be expected to start before end of October 2025 and complete by end of June 2026.
For more information, frequently asked questions and the application form go to Cymru Wledig LPIP Rural Wales – Community-led Action Research – Together for Change.
