Develop your place in Sjuhärad
We believe that you, your association, local businesses and other organizations know what needs to be done to develop your particular location. At Leader Sjuhärad you can apply for money to get started!
welcome to
the Rural Builder Gala!
On September 17, we will open the doors for the Rural Builder Gala 2026 – this year we meet at the beautiful Broaslätts Gård in Länghem!
It will be an afternoon and evening where we gather entrepreneurs, passionate individuals, creators, and enablers from all over Sjuhärad. A meeting place for you who want to be inspired, meet new people, share ideas, and perhaps find the next exciting collaboration.
And of course, we will celebrate! During the gala, we honor the Rural Builder of the Year in four categories – individuals who, with courage, creativity, and decisiveness, contribute to the development of Sjuhärad and inspire more to realize their ideas.
Are you one of those who make things happen in the countryside – or do you want to meet others who do? Then the Rural Builder Gala is the place for you!
in Tranemo, the stories come to life
”History should be close”
We step into the Grain Store in Tranemo Heritage Park. Here, a leader project has made room for a community museum with stories about the people, crafts, and businesses that have shaped the village.
– Do you know what this is? asks Bertil Olsson, holding up an object.
We guess, without hitting the mark. And that is precisely the point. For what happens to our history when no one remembers anymore?
in Töllsjö, the path continues to grow
”From idea to multi-golf course”
In Töllsjö, a leader project has created a place for movement, community, and activity. The multi-golf course attracts visitors today from both the village and further away – and the development continues.
We returned to see what has happened since last time.
a new meeting place in Marbäck
”See you at the outdoor gym!”
A few years ago, this was just a grove. Today, there is an outdoor gym, an obstacle course, and a grill area – created through a leader project and volunteer efforts.
When we return, the signs of the place being used are visible. Families with children, training groups, and leisure seekers come here, but also those who just want to socialize.
A place that was previously passed by has become a place to stop at.
Project map
This is where it happens!
There is plenty of driving force in our area and Leader Sjuhärad has funded many projects. Are you curious about which Leader projects are underway, or perhaps which initiatives have received Leader support in your area?
Leader support: How it works
Get started
Do you have an idea? Test it here on the web or contact us and we'll see if it could become a leader project.
Write the application
The next step is to write an application where you clearly describe the idea and what needs to be done. Of course, we are there to provide sound advice!
Implement
If your application is approved, it's time to get started! Follow the project plan and contact us if you have any questions.
End
When the project is completed, it's time for the final report. We, and many others, are curious about how it went.
Ongoing projects
Paddle in Nossan
The Wool Loop
Development and scaling up of local food production
Crane for log house construction
Self-picked in Hyssna
Edge zones for less brown water
Active Village
Project Pickleball – part of the Lenavallen Meeting Place
Meeting point Siggeberg
Pre-study: Paddle path Nossan
Recycling center Treasure chest
Wellbeing Hub
What is Leader?
Non-profit commitment is the foundation
Leader is a method for rural development with local roots, initiative and commitment at its core. The idea is that development of the place you live is best carried out by those of you who live and work there – by you, your association, local businesses and other organisations.
Everyone needs help sometimes
Do you have a project idea but are stuck? We're happy to give you advice along the way!
Project owner agrees
”It's nice that non-profit work is really recognized – that you get appreciation for what is otherwise invisible.”
Equmenia Church Tvärred
Calendar
Presidium meeting
The Presidium processes incoming applications for micro-grants.
Lena Wilderäng: How to train your digital self-defense
How can we apply source criticism and source trust correctly? And how can we train our digital self-defense?
Board meeting
Decisions are made at board meetings regarding incoming project applications.
