LEADER: developing businesses that make the most of local resources
The catalogue targets initiatives that make the most of local resources and make businesses more sustainable. The operations described include structuring eco-tourism supply chains, innovative tourism events, improving the energy and environmental performance of activities and training providers. The relevant LAG and exact action sheet are not named in the catalogue, so conditions and funding must be checked before treating the aid as available.
This action aims to shift the local economy towards more sustainable activities, drawing on the area’s resources, know-how and landscapes. It may involve structuring eco-tourism, outdoor activities, cultural tourism, agritourism, craft trades or improving businesses’ environmental and energy management. The application must link costs to a concrete improvement in the offer or in practices.
Funded by Union européenne
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Who can apply
The catalogue mentions private legal entities, public bodies, associations and natural persons. Eligibility depends on the action sheet, the applicant’s status and the strand requested; companies should not be treated as automatically eligible without checking.
Eligibility conditions
The project must be located within the relevant LAG’s area and correspond to the planned operations. Energy efficiency investments, training, tourism promotion and eco-tourism projects may be subject to different criteria. The area, official action sheet, exclusions and whether the action is open must be confirmed before applying.
What the scheme covers
Operations described: structuring and promoting eco-tourism; outdoor activities, cultural tourism and agritourism; promoting craft trades; innovative tourism events of supra-local scale; improving the environmental and energy management of businesses; training and awareness-raising for providers; quality or eco-labelling schemes.
Amount and funding terms
The rate, caps and any minimum amounts are not given. Ask the LAG for the official action sheet and the funding scale applicable to the project, particularly for business investments and collective actions.
How to apply
1. Define the project strand: eco-tourism, crafts, event, environmental performance or training. 2. Describe the local resources used and expected results. 3. Identify the LAG and the official action sheet. 4. Have the eligibility of the applicant, costs and co-financing rules validated. 5. Apply before any unauthorised spending.
Timeline
The opening timetable is not given. Do not infer availability from the LEADER 2023-2027 reference alone: obtain the current action sheet, dates and budget status from 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 business fund its energy transition?
The catalogue mentions improving the environmental and energy management of economic players. However, eligibility depends on the LAG, the type of cost and the action sheet.
Are craft trades cited?
Yes, craft trades are among the activities that can be promoted under eco-tourism and local resources.
Official source
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