Status of approved project funds December 2025

Since its inception in spring 2023, the Leader Bergslagen board has distributed over 40.5 million (out of its 41.5 million) SEK to Leader projects, feasibility studies and allocated money for checks, small projects.

On the page Project We are constantly adding to the to-do list.

Read about our over 150 approved checks

A selection of the checks.

First youth check led to 20 sub-activities.

First quality of life check led to 18 sub-activities.

The environmental check led to 15 sub-activities.

Read about our over 60 leader projects and feasibility studies

A selection of the projects.

The consumer store, Skinnskatteberg. Collaboration between non-profit associations and the municipality.

Ghost walks at historical sites, Lindesberg. Collaboration with student associations and several non-profit associations and municipalities.

Create space for nature, Hällefors. Collaboration between non-profit associations and local entrepreneurs.

Web-based guide training, Ecomuseum Bergslagen. Collaboration through ecomuseums operating in almost all of Leader Bergslagen, several municipalities.

Gustaf Erikson's room, Surahammar. Collaboration between association and municipality.

Create the Bäverdalen playground, Skinnskatteberg. Collaboration between non-profit association, land developer and municipality.

Young people on the lake, Smedjebacken. Collaboration between non-profit association and municipality.

Social food in public kitchens, Ljusnarsberg. Collaboration between companies and the municipality.

The engine room as a cultural scene, Ludvika, feasibility study. Collaboration between associations and the municipality.

Oxbron Cultivation Cooperative, Skinnskatteberg. Collaboration between non-profit association and municipality.

Go-karts for everyone, Ludvika. Collaboration between companies, associations and the Dalarna region.

Create an edible garden, Collaboration through workshops being held in all municipalities.

Create the conditions for an annual detective story festival in Nora. Collaboration between companies, the municipality and a new association.

Underground greenhouses, affects Ljusnarsberg, Nora, Lindesberg, Hällefors. Geographical cooperation.

Training in artisanal cider from Swedish apples, Hällefors. Geographical collaboration.

Hoopers and Agility for everyone, Norberg. Collaboration between companies, associations, municipality.

Pennysound Bergslagen, hip hop music studio, Lindesberg. Collaboration with Hällefors, Nora, Ljusnarsberg.

Happy and active dogs and dog owners, Smedjebacken. Collaboration with Ludvika.

KUL, Kottaberget's young leaders, Nora. Collaboration between companies, associations and municipalities.

The Leaf Hut Retreat, Smedjebacken. Collaboration between companies, municipality and local businesses.