Leaders 2014-2022
Here we have collected information about the previous program period which ran between 2014-2022.
Country and city in balance
Leader is a development method for rural areas that the EU introduced back in 1991. The method is based on local participation, commitment and action – simply on the idea that development best happens through those who actually live and work in the area: residents, associations, companies and organizations.
The basis for the work is a local strategy that is developed in dialogue with people in the area. Here in our leader area – which includes Ale, Lilla Edet, parts of Trollhättan and Vänersborg as well as the Gothenburg districts of Norra Hisingen, Angered and Östra Gothenburg – the vision is: ”Country and city in balance through creative hubs – for inclusive, co-creative and sustainable development.”
To achieve this, the seven basic principles of the Leader method are used. It is about letting development grow from below, with the support of a local action group (LAG) where non-profit, private and public sectors collaborate. The projects should contribute to the common strategy, while also being innovative and daring to try new things. Along the way, networks and collaborations are created that open up new perspectives and produce results that last over time.
Completed projects
A total of 61 projects were implemented – 52 projects by external project owners and 9 projects by Leader Längs Göta Älv. In our own projects, 64 sub-projects/micro-support were implemented.
The member municipalities contributed SEK 17,843,612. The EU and the state increased the budget by SEK 36,227,941. Together with the private contribution of entrepreneurs, the total budget was SEK 56,393,901.
Public funding consisted of 50% from the EU, 17% from the state and 33% from our member municipalities.
The association contributed 74,442 volunteer hours, which, converted into money, is SEK 16,377,240 – this corresponds to 43.28 full-time positions!
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Wide toolbox
Here we have compiled the projects and some of the fantastic results that emerged during the 2014–2022 programming period. This period was characterised by the so-called multi-fund system, where several different EU funds could work together within Leader. In addition to the agricultural fund, we also had the opportunity to work with projects financed through both the European Social Fund and the European Regional Development Fund. Together, this provided a broader toolbox for local development, where different needs and ideas could be met in new ways.
Vanersborg
Hunnebergs Bike and Activity Park
A more sustainable and visitor-friendly Halle and Hunneberg
Pilgrimage route Trollhättan-Vänersborg
Trollhattan
Active tourism-cultural and nature trail
Detailed analysis for ski jumping
Pilgrimage route Trollhättan-Vänersbrog
Nordic Song Festival 2021
ICA Near Kryddlunds Always Open
Little Edet
Renovation Summer Rest
Feeling for Lödöse
Heart Storywalk
Lilla Edets Brewery AB
Pilgrim's Trail Göta River
Must and cider production in Göta Älvdalen
Activity packages at Valdalens Djur & Natur
Craft café and lunch restaurant
Community-creating art and culture trail at Götaälv (Hjärtum)
Ale
Pre-study: Urban food production in Ale
Experience Ale – on horseback
Flute for the future
Leisure Bank Ale
Tourism in Ale
The Blue Ribbon Hospitality Industry
Uspastorp Café and Parking
Support My Attitude / Alemodellen
Gothenburg
Pre-study: Lerjelandet – a meeting place
Football for unaccompanied minors
Lärjeån Gardens – an oasis in Angered
Attitude changes for associations
Pre-study: Sculpture park in the borderland
Organizational development
ResAgency
Hammarkullen Art Gallery
Creative Kviberg
Green jobs: composting training
Eco Agroforestry Center
The barn as a meeting place in Backa
Destination Clayland
Local Young Capacity Collaboration
Association in Development – Youth in Focus
Connected in Eastern Gothenburg
Safe riding paths in Skändla/Tuve
Gunnebyhus – sustainable ecological housing
Nolhaga bee bread
The hub in Bergsjön
Holiday work, young people with disabilities!
Platform for sustainable Vättlefjäll
Local economic laboratory in Bergsjön
Garden Gunnared Church
The entire area
Drift Leader Along the Göta River
Convoy West
Pilgrimage Trail Along the Göta River
Implemented sub-projects / micro-support
During the program period, it was also possible to apply for so-called sub-projects (now more like micro-support). Applying for micro-support meant a smaller project support, but with easier administration and faster decisions. It was us at Leader Längs Göta Älv who ran projects within different focus areas and there was a specific pot of money that was distributed to different sub-projects.
These smaller project grants became very popular, as they became a complement to the larger Leader projects. For those who did not need or want to start a larger project. These smaller grants can also be applied for in the current program period, for organizations that are active within Leader Göta älv & Säveån.
Micro support
Vanersborg
Digitization associations
Hunneberg 2.0 – YMCA Hunneberg Scout Corps – SEK 50,000
Trollhattan
Digitization associations
Secured images and films – Åsaka-Björke Local History Association – SEK 50,000
New leisure and cultural activities
All Young People's Day – Åsaka-Björke Local Heritage Association – SEK 45,989
Little Edet
Digitization associations
Homepage Hjärtumsgården
The village community meets digital coexistence and future
New leisure and cultural activities
All-purpose area Delsbo
Remembering the music
Little Edet Day
Logdan's meeting place for movement
Skills development
Towards a sustainable future in Hjärtum
Digitalization of companies
Homepage VIP Event Sweden AB
Tourism industry
Planning for overnight cabin
Pilgrim's forge
Sustainable art projects
Sustainable art projects 2.0
Ale
Digitization associations
Archiving for local history museums – The Blue Ribbon
Digital future – Starrkärr community center
Destination Prästalund
The buildings of the village - The Blue Ribbon
Skepplanda Shooting Association
Web development Rope-making Museum
New leisure and cultural activities
Craft Sunday in Prästalund – ONYX
Älvis – for everyone – SV West
Motor farm in Ale – SV West
Skills development
Alebacken
Vision work Ahlafors IF
Digitalization of companies
Båstorp.se – Wingbro Business Development
Digitalization Health Hack
Heart to horse
Website development Lightray
Photos for social media – Annika's Pearls
Local production with global reach – Toppen77
Tourism industry
Café Torpet and local hiking trails connected to the Pilgrims' Trail
Drinks and the Pilgrim's Trail – Ahlafors Breweries
Gothenburg
Digitization associations
Communicator – The Hub in Bergsjön
Digitization and communication of the People's House Hammrkullen
New website – Utby IK
Digital literacy for adults with a Somali background – Somalia and Sweden Friendship Association
Digitization of our competitions – Bryggan Wrestling Club
Digital map for art – The Hub in Bergsjön
Updating Tikitut's website and digital platforms
New leisure and cultural activities
Easter holiday activities at Björsjöås Wilderness
Football tournament in year 2 – Bergsjöns Sports Club
Intercultural guides – Bergsjöns Sports Club
Gunnilse Day – Gunnilse Old Primary School Association
People's Light – Blue Place Cultural Center, Gbg city
Girls' initiative – Bryggan Wrestling Club
The Side Effect – Bergum Gunnilse Development
Train together, grow together – Gunnisle IF
4H For an active leisure time – Kättilsröd 4H farm
Equality for all – Gilos
BENGT OLSSON, CHAIRMAN LEADER ALONG THE GÖTA RIVER
”"In 2014, a new period of activity began, which was named Leader Along the Göta River. That period will now end, and I have been chairman for the longest time in this period.".
At the end of this period, I can feel a sense of pride and joy that I have been able to participate and influence so many good projects to be implemented with EU grants. I am especially happy that towards the end of my term, as chairman, we introduced our sub-projects. These slightly smaller grants, economically speaking, gave many associations the opportunity to start up activities that they would not otherwise have had the opportunity to do.
"It is from the associations that the ideas should come and we on the board should assess the viability of the idea. I think we have succeeded in that. Thank you for allowing me to be involved in this activity."”
Project
”Leaders capture local flames that may not get the chance to express themselves in other ways”
Johan Norling shares his tips and experiences after his time as project manager for the Göta Älv Pilgrim Trail.