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LEADER: developing short supply chains and the circular economy

The operations cited cover direct sales, structuring food supply chains, pilot projects for promoting or processing local products, supporting professionals towards quality schemes and circular or collaborative economy projects.

A short supply chain project can bring producers closer to consumers, secure outlets and create value locally. This LEADER action combines developing local food systems with circular economy initiatives and new economic cooperation, particularly in the social and solidarity economy.

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Who can apply

Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: local authorities and their groupings; public bodies; public interest groupings; associations; chambers of commerce and trades; companies.

Eligibility conditions

The catalogue mentions local authorities, public bodies, public interest groupings, associations, chambers of commerce and trades, and companies. The LAG, rate, cap, co-financing rules and exclusions must be confirmed in the original action sheet.

What the scheme covers

Structuring and developing short/local food supply chains and direct sales for farmers; pilot schemes for promoting food products locally, processing and supporting professionals towards quality schemes; circular and collaborative economy projects.

Amount and funding terms

The rate, cap and thresholds for this action are not given in the catalogue summary. Ask the LAG for the action sheet and the current intervention rules before including the aid in the financing plan.

How to apply

Describe the supply chain and its partners, the producers concerned, outlets, expected volumes or results, quotes and the financing plan. Contact the LAG before starting and ask for the updated action sheet.

Timeline

LEADER programming is announced for 2023-2027, but this period guarantees neither that the call is open nor that funds are available. Confirm application dates and the budget with the LAG before any commitment.

Key facts

Funder
Union européenne
Type of funding
Grant
Status
Open
Funding rate
80%
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Closes
31 December 2027
Geographic scope
Not specified

Frequently asked questions

Which projects are concerned?

The operations cited cover direct sales, structuring food supply chains, pilot projects for promoting or processing local products, supporting professionals towards quality schemes and circular or collaborative economy projects.

Is the aid amount confirmed?

The rate, cap and thresholds for this action are not given in the catalogue summary. Ask the LAG for the action sheet and the current intervention rules before including the aid in the financing plan.

What should I do before starting?

Describe the supply chain and its partners, the producers concerned, outlets, expected volumes or results, quotes and the financing plan. Contact the LAG before starting and ask for the updated action sheet.

Official source

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