LEADER: strengthening the local economy and the local productive base
The “Local economy” action targets initiatives that strengthen local businesses, services, collaborations and tourism development. The catalogue mentions a range of public and private applicants, including local authorities, associations, SMEs, farmers and economic players. The exact area and financial conditions must be confirmed from the corresponding official action sheet.
This action aims to keep more value in the area by strengthening shops, local businesses, economic cooperation and sustainable tourism activities. It may involve feasibility studies, coordinating joint projects, business transfers or networking players. The project must identify a precise local issue and show how it consolidates economic activity rather than funding an isolated cost with no collective effect.
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Who can apply
The catalogue mentions local authorities, public bodies, associations and foundations, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, farmers, chambers of commerce and trades, and other collective structures. The list must be checked in the local action sheet; the company’s status and the nature of the operation may entail specific conditions.
Eligibility conditions
The project must be located within the area of the LAG to which the action sheet belongs and correspond to the planned operations. Engineering, tourism promotion, economic cooperation and investment actions may be subject to different rules. The official action sheet and the area covered must be identified before treating the aid as available.
What the scheme covers
Operations to examine: opportunity or feasibility study; inventory of needs and players; coordinating a joint project; cooperation between businesses; a collective tourism strategy; promotion and communication of the local offer; support for transferring or modernising the productive base. Tangible investments should only be included if expressly authorised.
Amount and funding terms
The rate and minimum and maximum amounts are not given in the catalogue. Ask the LAG for the current funding scale, caps, co-financing rules and any restrictions by category of applicant.
How to apply
1. Define the economic problem and the local beneficiaries. 2. Identify the LAG and its official action sheet. 3. Specify whether the project involves engineering, coordination, promotion or investment. 4. Have eligible costs, the rate and applicant criteria confirmed. 5. Submit the application before any unauthorised start, with partners and result indicators.
Timeline
Do not infer that the aid is open from the LEADER 2023-2027 label alone. The exact area, application dates and budget availability must be checked with the LAG.
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 a feasibility study be supported?
Opportunity, impact and feasibility studies are among the operations described in the catalogue. The local action sheet must confirm their eligibility.
Why must the area be confirmed?
The title “Local economy” exists in several local strategies. The criteria and application window depend on the action sheet of the relevant LAG.
Official source
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