
Developing the social and circular economy with LEADER
The 2023-2027 LEADER strategy of Coutances mer et bocage includes an action sheet dedicated to the local and solidarity economy and the circular economy. Projects must fit the territorial strategy and bring local added value. According to the official page, the programme has an overall budget of €1,583,893; this budget is not the amount available for each application.
Are you creating an activity useful to the area, reusing resources, pooling services or developing a social and solidarity economy initiative? The Coutances mer et bocage LEADER programme can support public or private projects that contribute to a fair and sustainable transition. Eligibility depends on the area, the action sheet and selection by the Local Action Group.
Funded by Union européenne
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Who can apply
The official page indicates that applicants may be public or private, individual or collective, and must belong to the Coutances mer et bocage or Côte Ouest Centre Manche area. Check the detailed list of eligible categories in the relevant action sheet.
Eligibility conditions
The project must be located in the area covered, be innovative and meet the strategy “Acting together for a fair and sustainable transition”. Selection is made by the programming committee after checking compliance and the eligibility of costs. The opening date and the rules specific to the operation must be confirmed before committing.
What the scheme covers
Ideas to examine: reuse and recovery of materials, new circular economy activities, cooperation between businesses and associations, pooled services, solidarity initiatives or projects strengthening local economic self-sufficiency. The action sheet and the LAG must confirm that the planned operation, staff costs, services and investments fall within the framework.
Amount and funding terms
The official page announces an overall budget of €1,583,893 for the area’s LEADER programme. This figure is not an individual grant. The rate, cap per project, eligible costs and required co-financing must be checked with the LEADER team.
How to apply
Contact the LEADER team at leader@communaute-coutances.fr before starting. Present the local need, partners, expected results and a provisional budget. Have the documents and eligible costs confirmed, then follow the online application procedure and selection by the programming committee.
Timeline
Programme 2023-2027. Application dates, the committee timetable and available funds must be confirmed with the LEADER team.
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
Is the €1,583,893 budget the amount of aid per company?
No, it is the programme’s overall budget for the area.
Can an association submit a project?
Public and private applicants are announced as possible beneficiaries; the action sheet must confirm the conditions specific to associations.
Should I contact the LAG before starting?
Yes, contact the team early to check costs and the applicable procedure.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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