LEADER Brandenburg – Promotion of Rural Development
Funding of projects to strengthen and develop rural areas in Brandenburg within the framework of the EU LEADER program 2023–2027. Investment and non-investment initiatives, regional management, and small projects. Applications online until 30.06.2027.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The goal is the sustainable development of rural regions in Brandenburg through local development strategies. Funding is provided for regional management, non-investive and investive projects, cross-border cooperation, as well as small-scale projects to strengthen regional identity and quality of life.
Eligible expenses
- Personnel costs for regional management and project sponsors
- Material costs and fees
- Construction costs according to unit costs per m² gross floor area (GFA)
- Outdoor facilities costs according to unit costs per m² outdoor area (OA)
- External planning and consulting costs
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Non-eligible expenses
- Ongoing operational and maintenance costs
- Acquisition of real estate and land
- Purchase of live inventory
- Input VAT deductible sales tax
- Replacement acquisitions
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Eligible to apply
- Public Institutions
- Non-profit Organizations
- Companies
- Individuals
Funding requirements
- Vote of the Local Action Group (LAG) for inclusion in the regional development strategy
- Measures must be located within the 'rural area' spatial framework and in the respective LEADER region
- Proof of total financing including own contribution
- Proof of ownership or usage rights of the funding object
- Membership in the LAG or private-law agreement between the LAG and the project sponsor
Documents required for application
- Vote of the LAG
- Project description including site plan and schedule
- Cost calculation (unit costs or comparative offers)
- Financing plan with supporting documents
- Proof of ownership or usage rights
- Proof of membership in the LAG or agreement
- Approval plans and building permit
- Concept for use and assumption of follow-up costs
Evaluation criteria
- Contribution to the regional development strategy
- Sustainability aspects
- Involvement of local stakeholders
- Degree of innovation
- Implementation potential and follow-up impact
Description
The LEADER Brandenburg program supports the sustainable development of rural areas in the period 2023–2027, funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and coordinated by the Ministry of Rural Development, Environment and Consumer Protection Brandenburg. The goal is to strengthen regional identity and quality of life in all municipalities through local development strategies. Funding is provided to local action groups (LAGs), municipalities, non-profit organizations, small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as private individuals. Projects range from regional management to non-investive measures such as concepts, information and networking services, to investive initiatives in public infrastructure, cultural heritage, sports, leisure, and community facilities. A regional budget enables small projects to promote civic initiatives.
Funding is granted as a subsidy ranging from 40% to 90% (regional management) or up to 80% (investive and non-investive) of eligible expenses, and up to 65% for regional economic projects. The maximum annual grant amounts to €200,000. Eligible expenses include personnel costs, material and construction costs based on unit costs (e.g., €2,775/m² gross floor area for accommodation buildings, €365/m² for outdoor facilities), external planning and consulting costs, as well as IT hardware and software. Excluded are operational maintenance, replacement acquisitions, real estate purchases, livestock inventory, or research projects. Applications must be submitted online by 30 June 2027 to the State Office for Rural Development, Agriculture and Land Consolidation. A positive vote from the respective LAG, membership or a private-law agreement, and proof of total financing are prerequisites. Funding documents, guidelines, and application forms are available on the websites of the MLEUV and the LELF.
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