LEADER Programme 2023-2027 – Action “Developing and promoting the local food system from production to consumption”
This LEADER action sheet is part of the 2023-2027 programming period and aims to structure short supply chains and bring producers, processors, shops, school and public catering and consumers closer together. The operations listed include in particular: producers’ shops, collective sales points, farm drive-throughs, shared gardens, covered markets, logistics platforms, local sourcing for school and public catering and reducing food waste. The eligible area, rate, minimum/maximum amounts and combination rules depend on the LAG and its intervention rules.
The European LEADER programme can support projects that meet rural development needs and the local strategy of the Local Action Group (LAG). The action “Developing the local food system from production to consumption” aims to structure short supply chains and bring producers, processors, shops, school and public catering and consumers closer together. It can be useful to local authorities, associations, businesses and groups that provide a concrete response for the area, beyond an isolated cost.
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Who can apply
The catalogue mentions public and private beneficiaries: local authorities and their groupings, public bodies, associations, chambers of commerce and trades, and companies. Certain legal forms and beneficiaries may be excluded (notably property holding companies (SCI) and individuals acting privately). The exact scope depends on the LAG running the action sheet.
Eligibility conditions
The project must be located in the area covered by the LAG and meet its local development strategy. LEADER rules require a specific set-up and justification of costs; costs incurred before the accepted date may be ineligible. Before any commitment, have the eligibility start date, the required public co-financing, the documents and the project selection method confirmed.
What the scheme covers
The types of operation listed in the catalogue are: producers’ shops, collective sales points, farm drive-throughs, shared gardens, covered markets, logistics platforms, local sourcing for school and public catering and reducing food waste. The project must explain the local need, the final beneficiaries, the expected results and how the action fits the area’s strategy. The precise eligible costs are set by the LAG.
Amount and funding terms
No reliable rate or cap can be given from the catalogue, which does not name the LAG or its financial rules. The amount depends on the local strategy, the type of beneficiary, the eligible cost base and other public funding. Ask the LAG for the full action sheet and the applicable rate before building the financing plan.
How to apply
Start by identifying the LAG responsible for the project location and ask it for the action sheet “Developing the local food system from production to consumption”, its financial rules and the selection timetable. Prepare a project note, a detailed budget, quotes, the financing plan, co-financing and result indicators. Do not commit costs before written confirmation of the eligibility rules. General LEADER reference: https://www.europe-en-france.gouv.fr/fr/les-fonds-europeens/feader/leader. The relevant LAG must be identified before applying.
Timeline
LEADER programming covers 2023-2027, but this does not mean all calls are continuously open. Application dates, available budgets and eligibility dates are set by the LAG and must be confirmed for the specific area.
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
Who can apply for LEADER funding?
Public or private applicants depending on the action sheet and the LAG’s rules: local authorities, associations, organisations and companies may be concerned.
What funding rate applies?
It cannot be determined without identifying the LAG and its financial rules.
Can I start the project before applying?
Do not start before obtaining written confirmation from the LAG of the date from which costs can be taken into account.
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