
Support for Collective Actions in Circular Economy and Waste Management
The scheme aims to support the running of regional collective actions (information, awareness-raising, communication, training… to structure regional networks committed to the circular economy); the running of local collective actions (operations to set up a transition process towards the circular economy involving various local partners). ). The operations cited in the catalogue include in particular: running regional collective actions: this aid aims to raise awareness of and promote the circular economy and waste prevention among different audiences (public, local authorities, businesses, etc.); mobilise and support behavioural change among individuals and professionals.
The aid for running collective circular economy and waste actions aims to support the running of regional collective actions (information, awareness-raising, communication, training… to structure regional networks committed to the circular economy); the running of local collective actions (operations to set up a transition process towards the circular economy involving various local partners). ). It is aimed at the profiles described in the catalogue: for running regional collective actions: a regional network or organisation working at regional level acting as a mobilisation relay (chambers of commerce, associations, professional federations, etc.). Final eligibility depends on the rules in force, the location of the project and the review of the application.
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: for running regional collective actions: a regional network or organisation working at regional level acting as a mobilisation relay (chambers of commerce, associations, professional federations, etc.); for running local collective actions: public-law entities (local authorities and their groupings competent for the circular economy, public bodies such as chambers of commerce, etc.) and private-law entities (businesses, associations including trade unions or professional federations, etc.); for regional monitoring missions: the regional waste and circular economy observatory, and organisations able to complement regional monitoring missions on specific aspects.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions indicated in the catalogue: for annual overall programmes, applications should be submitted if possible before the end of year N-1 and no later than 30 June of year N. Costs are taken into account from 1 January to 31 December of year N.
What the scheme covers
Operations/costs mentioned in the catalogue: running regional collective actions: this aid aims to raise awareness of and promote the circular economy and waste prevention among different audiences (public, local authorities, businesses, etc.); mobilise and support behavioural change among individuals and professionals; capitalise on and promote feedback, develop and spread good practice, pool collective tools, produce new tools and ensure their dissemination, promotion and take-up — notably within an annual overall programme. Running local collective actions: this aid aims to seek flow synergies at the level of an area (industrial and territorial ecology approach); set up service exchange systems; coordinate local communication/awareness actions in favour of the circular economy; change business models. Regional monitoring missions: this aid aims to improve knowledge of waste, material and resource flows at regional level, the sector’s industries and the sector’s players.
Amount and funding terms
Amount indicated in the catalogue: grant of up to 50% of the operation’s eligible costs, capped at €50,000 per beneficiary and per operation for running regional and local collective actions.
How to apply
Before applying: 1) check that the scheme is open and the rules are up to date; 2) confirm the eligibility of the applicant and the project; 3) have the list of costs and the admissible start date validated; 4) gather the budget forecast and the legal, financial and administrative documents requested; 5) keep the acknowledgement of submission and the award decision.
Timeline
The timetable should not be considered confirmed until the official page has been checked for the current session. Check the deadline, the frequency of committees and whether the application must precede any signed quote, order or start of work.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Occitanie
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €50,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 50%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Occitanie
Frequently asked questions
What amount can be requested under the aid for running collective circular economy and waste actions?
Grant of up to 50% of the operation’s eligible costs, capped at €50,000 per beneficiary and per operation for running regional and local collective actions. The amount actually granted depends on the review of the application and should not automatically be equated with the cap.
Who can benefit from the aid for running collective circular economy and waste actions?
For running regional collective actions: a regional network or organisation working at regional level acting as a mobilisation relay (chambers of commerce, associations, professional federations, etc.); for running local collective actions: public-law entities (local authorities and their groupings, public bodies) and private-law entities (businesses, associations, etc.); for regional monitoring missions: the regional waste and circular economy observatory, among others. Appearing in this description does not replace checking the exclusions and territorial conditions in force.
Which costs or operations does the aid for running collective circular economy and waste actions cover?
Running regional collective actions: raising awareness of and promoting the circular economy and waste prevention, mobilising and supporting behavioural change, capitalising on feedback, spreading good practice, pooling and producing collective tools, notably within an annual overall programme. Running local collective actions: seeking flow synergies at area level (industrial and territorial ecology), setting up… (see the operations section for the full list). Have the eligibility of each budget item confirmed in writing, in particular costs already incurred, running costs and VAT.
Which conditions and steps should I check before applying for the aid for running collective circular economy and waste actions?
For annual overall programmes, applications should be submitted if possible before the end of year N-1 and no later than 30 June of year N. Costs are taken into account from 1 January to 31 December of year N. Before any commitment, ask the funder for the list of documents, the current timetable, the combination rules and the date from which costs may start. As timetables can change, check with the funder that the session is still open.
Official source
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