We developed our development strategy in 2021 in broad consultation with stakeholders in the area. Click on the link and read our development strategy.
At this link you can read what applies if you want to apply for support. Link to the Swedish Board of Agriculture.
The bottom-up perspective was strong, with local needs guiding the work with workshops and surveys. We worked according to the leader method with representation from the public, private and non-profit sectors.
You can read more about the Leader Method here: What is rural development through Leader?
Leader Bergslagen's vision for the period 2023–2027 is:
”"Together we make Bergslagen a better place to visit, live and work.".
We have chosen the following overall goals in our development strategy to work towards to achieve our vision:
- Strengthened entrepreneurship
- Increased quality of life
- Protect the environment
Leader Bergslagen promotes these three areas when we assess applications
- Promote entrepreneurship in Bergslagen. Follow this link to read more about entrepreneurship.
- Improve living conditions for the people in Bergslagen. Follow this link to read more about quality of life..
- Protect nature in Bergslagen. Follow this link to read more about nature.
Read our development strategy by clicking here.
Leader Bergslagen is an area consisting of the ten municipalities of Smedjebacken and Ludvika in southern Dalarna, Skinnskatteberg, Fagersta, Norberg and Surahammar in northern Västmanland, and Hällefors, Ljusnarsberg, Nora and Lindesberg in northern Örebro County. The history of mining unites the area and there is a strong common identity among Bergslagen's over 100,000 inhabitants. The population density is low outside the municipal capitals and almost all villages bear traces of industrial history. The nature is similar throughout the area with extensive forestry where coniferous forests dominate, many lakes and plenty of areas for recreation. The Strömsholms Canal runs through the leader area from Smedjebacken in the north to Surahammar in the south.
