The LAG Märkische Seen is starting the first project selection process for applying for LEADER funding with immediate effect. For the first project pool, please submit fully completed descriptions of measures by 29 September.
After the Märkische Seen LEADER region was recognised as a funding area for the 2023 - 2027 funding period by Minister Axel Vogel on 9 December 2022, funding from the European Agricultural Fund can once again be used to implement rural development with the publication of the guideline on 1 July 2023. 10.4 million will be available for this purpose during this period.
The strategy will focus on the following years:
- Networked and together in the region
- Shaping the common good across generations/ learning society
- Change in the region
- Integrating new ideas/ preserving and promoting the tried and tested/ conserving resources
- Value creation in the region
- Rural tourism and culture/ regional added value
Both investment and non-investment projects can be funded. All projects must undergo a selection process at the LAG. This is to ensure that the projects with the highest added value receive funding. The LAG Märkische Seen is now inviting regional stakeholders to submit projects. These can be in the area of commercial activity, the conversion of existing buildings, village development or social activities - the most important factors are a connection to the region and close local networking.
The deadline for the first project selection procedure was set for 29 September 2023 with a budget of € 2 million. By this date, interested applicants must submit a fully completed and coherent description of the measure to the LAG if they wish to be considered in this round. The necessary building permits should already have been applied for.
Interested associations, tradespeople or private individuals can now contact the office for advice and support in developing their projects. Information on previously funded projects and documents on the process can be found on the website www.lag-maerkische-seen.de.