
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%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- 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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