LEADER: modernising food trades and local food distribution
The action is for public and private projects that strengthen local food processing and distribution. The catalogue excludes property holding companies (SCI), individuals acting privately without a SIRET number, farmers for their farming activity alone and large companies. Self-consumption costs, in-kind contributions and second-hand equipment are listed as ineligible.
This action aims to revitalise village centres, towns and neighbourhoods by supporting investment in food processing and local shops. Projects may involve processing equipment, producers’ shops or last-mile food logistics serving local centres. The application must link the investment to a local outlet and demonstrate its economic viability.
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Who can apply
Public and private applicants, subject to the exclusions indicated: property holding companies (SCI), individuals without a SIRET number acting privately, farmers for their farming activity alone and large companies. The company’s status and the nature of the activity must be checked.
Eligibility conditions
The project must contribute to the vitality of a local centre and involve food processing, food trades, local shops or last-mile food logistics. Self-consumption costs, in-kind contributions and second-hand equipment are listed as excluded. Check other accepted costs and the authorised start date.
What the scheme covers
Examples: food processing equipment; a producers’ shop strengthening a village centre; improving a food trade’s offer; a last-mile logistics solution to supply local centres. The application must specify the products, customers, volumes and local benefits.
Amount and funding terms
The amount and rate are not given. Ask the LAG for caps, aid rates, co-financing and any specific rules for productive investment before finalising the financing plan.
How to apply
1. Define the investment and target outlets. 2. Check the location and the applicant’s status. 3. Obtain detailed quotes excluding second-hand equipment and ineligible costs. 4. Have the rate, caps and financing plan confirmed by the LAG. 5. Apply before any unauthorised commitment.
Timeline
The catalogue mentions programming until 2027, but whether the action is actually open and the available funds must be confirmed with the LAG.
Key facts
- Funder
- Union européenne
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Open
- Funding rate
- 100%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Closes
- 31 December 2027
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
Can second-hand equipment be funded?
No, the catalogue lists it among ineligible costs for this action.
Can a large company apply?
No, large companies are excluded according to the catalogue.
Official source
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