LEADER: preserving natural and energy resources
The operations cited include diagnostics and feasibility studies, awareness campaigns, educational events, biodiversity protection actions, water-saving equipment and works to fit out natural sites open to the public.
Energy studies, awareness-raising or resource preservation equipment can help an area reduce its consumption and impacts. This action sheet targets energy sobriety, understanding and protecting the environment and developing circular supply chains such as hemp, straw, earth or stone.
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: local authorities and their groupings; public bodies; public interest groupings; associations (loi 1901); chambers of commerce and trades; companies; professional organisations and employers’ groups with their own legal status or legal personality; landowners’ associations; training bodies; foundations; social landlords; groups of health professionals with legal personality (CPTS); public or private medico-social establishments, local information and coordination centres (CLIC), care homes (EHPAD, MARPA); public health establishments (including hospitals, specialist hospitals and local hospitals).
Eligibility conditions
The catalogue announces EAFRD co-financing of 80% of the co-financed cost. It mentions a grant of €10,000 to €80,000 for private applicants and €30,000 to €80,000 for public applicants; the maximum public aid rate is announced as 65% for productive investment and up to 100% in other cases. Confirm the funding scale in the LAG’s rules.
What the scheme covers
Studies to consolidate the applicant’s project in the field of energy resources, environmental protection and biodiversity: strategic studies, preliminary diagnostics, audits, feasibility studies, energy potential studies (for example a lighting master plan, a biodiversity atlas or a renewable energy plan). Awareness campaigns, events (particularly educational ones), information, communication and advice actions and organising events on: the energy transition towards lower energy consumption; developing circular economy activities and ecological materials; environmental and biodiversity protection. Purchase and installation of equipment and signage, works to structure sites to welcome the public (making site visits easier) and environmental restoration (educational gardens, remarkable habitats, for example).
How to apply
Contact the LAG before applying. Describe the resource to be preserved, the initial situation, measurable results, planned studies or equipment, quotes and other funding. Ask for confirmation of caps and combination rules.
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
- Maximum amount
- €80,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Minimum amount
- €10,000
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- Funding rate
- 100%
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- Closes
- 31 December 2027
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
Which projects are concerned?
The operations cited include diagnostics and feasibility studies, awareness campaigns, educational events, biodiversity protection actions, water-saving equipment and works to fit out natural sites open to the public.
Is the aid amount confirmed?
The catalogue announces EAFRD co-financing of 80% of the co-financed cost. It mentions a grant of €10,000 to €80,000 for private applicants and €30,000 to €80,000 for public applicants; the maximum public aid rate is announced as 65% for productive investment and up to 100% in other cases. Confirm the funding scale in the LAG’s rules.
What should I do before starting?
Contact the LAG before applying. Describe the resource to be preserved, the initial situation, measurable results, planned studies or equipment, quotes and other funding. Ask for confirmation of caps and combination rules.
Official source
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