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Funding Guideline Rural Development – RL LE/2014

The funding guideline for Rural Development supports measures for land consolidation and integrated rural development in Saxony. Projects aimed at reorganizing the agricultural structure and strengthening economic development in rural areas are eligible for funding. Applications can be submitted to the responsible districts and independent cities before the start of the measure.

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Grant criteria

Application Deadline: Ongoing
Application level: Advanced
Region: Saxony
Funding rate: 65% - 90%

Funding objective

The Free State of Saxony supports rural development measures to positively advance agricultural structures and sustainably strengthen economic power. Funding is provided particularly for rural reorganization under the Land Consolidation Act and the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as well as projects for integrated rural development within the framework of the joint task "Improvement of Agricultural Structure and Coastal Protection."

Eligible expenses

  • Investment costs for land consolidation and reorganization measures
  • Costs for planning and surveying services
  • Infrastructure measures in rural areas

Eligible to apply

  • Individuals
  • Public Institutions
  • Interest Groups and Other Associations
  • Companies
  • Non-profit Organizations

Funding requirements

  • Measures only in locations with up to 10,000 inhabitants (rural restructuring) or up to 5,000 inhabitants in LEADER areas
  • Application submission before the start of the measure
  • Approval readiness of the measures (necessary permits and consents are in place)

Documents required for application

  1. Notification of the start of the measure
  2. Funding application at the district office/independent city
  3. Overall and final payment request with proof of use
  4. Application for advance payment
  5. Declaration on information and publicity obligations

Description

The funding guideline for Rural Development (RL LE/2014) of the Saxon State Ministry for Regional Development strengthens rural areas in Saxony through targeted measures of land consolidation and integrated rural development. Funding is provided for reorganization procedures under the Land Consolidation Act and the Agricultural Adjustment Act, as well as projects aimed at improving agricultural structure and regional economic strength. Eligible applicants include, among others: participant communities, water and soil associations, municipalities, private and legal entities, as well as coalitions of regional actors. A prerequisite is that projects are implemented in locations with up to 10,000 inhabitants (or up to 5,000 in LEADER areas) and have not yet commenced prior to application. The goal is to modernize structures, reduce investment barriers, and create sustainable employment potential.

Funding is provided as a grant with a funding rate of 65% to 90% of eligible expenses. Eligible costs include investments for land consolidation and reorganization measures, planning and surveying services, as well as infrastructure measures in rural areas. The complete application process, including notification of the measure start, overall and final payment application with proof of use, advance payment request, and declaration regarding information and publicity obligations, must be submitted to the districts or independent cities before the start of the measure. Continuous funding calls enable flexible project planning. In this way, interested municipal administrations, associations, and private individuals receive support for a future-proof development of the rural areas in Saxony.

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