LEADER Funding in Bavaria
LEADER funding in Bavaria for exemplary projects aimed at the sustainable development of rural areas in the 2023–2027 funding period. Bottom-up approach through Local Action Groups. Applications possible until 31.12.2027.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The goal of LEADER is to make rural areas sustainable for the future by promoting sustainable projects and processes, strengthening innovation and economic strength in the regions, expanding inter-municipal cooperation and tourism, and developing responses to challenges such as climate change, demographic change, and resource conservation.
Eligible expenses
- Project planning and implementation
- Investments in infrastructure
- Ancillary construction costs
- Personnel expenses
- Material costs
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Non-eligible expenses
- Measures according to Art. 70–78 EAFRD
- Cost key projects
- Land acquisition
- Development
- Mandatory tasks of municipal authorities
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Eligible to apply
- Individuals
- Companies
- Cooperatives
- Foundations
- Public Institutions
- Founders
- Non-profit Organizations
- Educational Institutions
- Interest Groups and Other Associations
Funding requirements
- Project must be located in or serve the LAG area
- Positive decision by the LAG decision-making body
- Proof of proper project selection by the LAG
- Concept for sustainable financial viability
- Identity between applicant and operator (exceptions possible)
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Documents required for application
- Project description
- Financing plan
- Proof of LAG resolution
- Checklist of project selection criteria
- Ranking list
- Cost evidence (quotes, internet excerpts)
- Proof of identity and legal form
- Declarations of conflict of interest
Evaluation criteria
- Degree of innovation
- Sustainability aspects
- Contribution to LES objectives
- Regional value creation
- Economic efficiency
Description
In Bavaria, LEADER supports exemplary projects for the sustainable development of rural areas in the period 2023–2027. Through local action groups (LAG), a bottom-up approach is implemented, placing the strategic planning and execution of projects locally in the hands of committed stakeholders. The topics range from agriculture and regional development to civic engagement and democracy, as well as climate protection, energy efficiency, and nature conservation. The goal is to promote sustainable processes and innovations, strengthen regional economic strength, expand inter-municipal cooperation, and develop responses to challenges such as climate change, demographic change, and resource conservation. For this purpose, EU funds amounting to €89 million are available and can be granted as subsidies with funding rates between 30% and 90% of project costs.
The funding is aimed at a diverse range of applicants – private and public institutions, companies, cooperatives, foundations, educational providers, non-profit organizations, interest groups and associations, as well as start-ups – who implement projects with long-term regional added value. Funding prerequisites include, among others, location within the LAG area, a positive resolution by the LAG decision-making body, and a concept for sustainable financial viability. Project planning, infrastructure investments, personnel and material costs, used machinery (up to 60% of the new price), as well as in-kind contributions (up to 60%) are eligible for funding. Grants of up to €250,000 per project are possible, with a project duration of up to 60 months. Applications must be submitted online via iBALIS by no later than 31 December 2027.
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