External Funding and Initiatives
Yorkshire Forward is the Regional Development Agency charged with improving the Yorkshire and Humber economy.
Yorkshire Forward was set up by Government to promote sustainable economic development throughout the region.
The agency works to support the expansion and development of business in the region by encouraging public and private investment, and by connecting people to economic opportunity. It also works to improve levels of education, learning and skills, along with enhancing the region's environment and infrastructure.
Yorkshire Forward has an extensive programme of urban and rural regeneration initiatives, which are creating vibrant and sustainable communities that attract and retain business, people and jobs.
These are underpinned by two key documents which are:
Along with opportunities for projects based firmly on Economic Development to access funding via the SRIP, Yorkshire Forward also administer the new European Programmes from 2007-2013:
Other funds provided by Yorkshire Forward include: