LEADER Programme 2023-2027 – Action “Promoting an area of shared goods and know-how around farming, food and crafts”
Objective: increase and diversify the added value of farm products processed and consumed in the area; raise awareness, inform and act against food waste. The scheme is available until 31 December 2027. The area indicated in the catalogue is the Seine Aval LAG.
This scheme belongs to the 2023-2027 LEADER programme. It aims to support projects meeting the local development priorities of the area concerned. Before preparing an application, have the relevant Local Action Group (LAG) confirm the geographical area, beneficiaries and financial rules in force.
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: local authorities and their groupings; public bodies, including chambers of commerce and trades and cooperation bodies (joint syndicates), administrative, industrial and commercial, educational and health bodies; other public-law legal entities, including public interest groupings; micro-businesses and SMEs as defined by EU law, including sole proprietorships; forest owners and their groupings; active farmers, including farmers’ groups (GIEE, CUMA, cooperatives, etc.); economic interest groupings; associations, their groupings and federations; foundations. Check exclusions and the accepted legal status with the LAG.
Eligibility conditions
The detailed conditions are not given in the catalogue: ask the LAG for the rules in force before applying.
What the scheme covers
Operations mentioned: promoting and supporting specialised farming sectors (market gardening, fruit growing, horticulture and nurseries, aromatic, perfume and medicinal plants, vegetable crops, mushrooms, livestock, vines, beekeeping, brewing, etc.): actions to develop, modernise and diversify specialised farm production; investment to improve sanitary conditions on livestock farms and animal welfare; renovating old farm buildings. Supporting the processing and promotion of local products and reducing food waste: creating and developing workshops for processing and packaging local products, including foodstuffs, to reduce food waste; actions promoting know-how linked to local products (e.g. food trucks, mobile restaurants); information, communication and awareness-raising on food waste. Supporting the marketing of local products and their presence in school and public catering: investment and marketing actions for farm products in short supply chains; actions developing or involving central kitchens that source local products; skills and knowledge transfer for the technical teams of local authorities and kitchen managers to encourage the introduction of local products; developing logistics solutions; information, communication and public awareness-raising on developing short supply chains. The eligibility of each cost must be confirmed before committing.
Amount and funding terms
Amount and rate: a grant covering up to 80% of eligible costs. To be confirmed in the LAG’s official rules, particularly the cost base, cap, co-financing and available funds.
How to apply
1. Identify the relevant LAG and check that the municipality is within its area. 2. Contact the LEADER coordinator before any commitment. 3. Have the eligibility of the applicant, operations and costs validated. 4. Prepare the financing plan and required co-financing. 5. Submit the application according to the procedure communicated and wait for authorisation before starting.
Timeline
The catalogue indicates the 2023-2027 LEADER programming period. This period alone does not guarantee that the call is open or that funds remain available. Check the status of applications 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
What is the aim of this LEADER aid?
It supports projects that increase and diversify the added value of farm products processed and consumed in the Seine Aval LAG area, and actions against food waste.
Who can apply?
Local authorities, public bodies, micro-businesses and SMEs, forest owners, active farmers and their groups, economic interest groupings, associations and foundations are mentioned in the catalogue. The action sheet and the rules applicable to the applicant must be checked before applying.
How much can be obtained?
The catalogue indicates a grant covering up to 80% of eligible costs. This is an announced ceiling, not a guarantee. The calculation depends on the cost base accepted, co-financing and the LAG’s rules.
What steps should I take before starting?
Contact the relevant LAG’s LEADER team before committing any costs, and have the area, eligible costs, financing plan, supporting documents and available budget confirmed.
Official source
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