LEADER: developing short food supply chains and local outlets
The action supports projects that structure the local food offer and improve the marketing of local produce. It can support investments and collective approaches around processing, distribution, direct sales or supplying school and public catering. The catalogue excludes property holding companies (SCI) and individuals; other applicants must confirm their eligibility and the permitted costs with the relevant LAG.
This LEADER action aims to bring producers, processors and buyers closer together so that more local food products find regular outlets. It may involve diversifying production, processing or sales equipment, farm incubators and supplying school and public catering. The project must explain which link in the local food chain it strengthens and how it secures outlets for producers.
Funded by Union européenne
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Who can apply
The catalogue mentions public and private applicants, but excludes property holding companies (SCI) and individuals. For farm operators, processing companies and marketing projects, check the applicable scheme and how it fits with regional or national agricultural schemes.
Eligibility conditions
The project must fall within the relevant LAG’s area and contribute to the production, processing or distribution of local food products. Investment, collective coordination and marketing actions must be distinguished, as the rules may differ. Have eligible costs, any sector exclusions and the authorised start date confirmed.
What the scheme covers
Examples of operations to examine with the LAG: creating farm incubators; equipping a processing workshop; modernising a distribution or sales tool; diversifying food production; organising outlets for school and public catering; a collective approach linking producers, processors and buyers. Eligibility must be confirmed for each cost item.
Amount and funding terms
The amount and aid rate are not given in the catalogue. Ask the LAG for the applicable rate, any caps, eligible costs and co-financing rules before finalising the budget.
How to apply
1. Describe the products, producers, buyers and volumes concerned. 2. Identify the link to be strengthened: production, processing, distribution or outlet. 3. Check the LAG’s area and the applicant’s status. 4. Have quotes, costs, rates and co-financing validated before placing any order. 5. Submit the application with a business plan, partners, timetable and expected results.
Timeline
The 2023-2027 LEADER programme does not guarantee that applications are open. Confirm with the relevant LAG whether this action is open, the remaining budget and the application deadline.
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
Can processing equipment be eligible?
Yes, creating, renovating or upgrading processing, distribution or sales equipment is among the operations to examine. The action sheet specifies the costs accepted.
Can a school canteen supply project be suitable?
Supplying school and public catering with local products is one of the objectives described. You must demonstrate volumes, partners and the planned logistics.
Official source
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