A key initiative for local development
On December 9, the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food of Catalonia published a new call for grants through the Official Gazette. This initiative seeks to promote the growth of microenterprises in rural environments, focusing on non-agricultural economic activities.
Context and financing of grants
These grants, which will be given by 2025, are part of the Rural Development Program of Catalonia 2014-2022. On November 5, the regulatory bases were published, and the deadline for submitting applications was closed on February 14. The total amount allocated to this second call amounts to 1,644,257 euros, funded by the European Agricultural Rural Development Fund.
Details about the budgetary endowment
The distribution of the grants will be made between several local action groups Leader, with amounts that vary according to the application and their relevance to the development of the community. The following are the provisions per group:
Swallow of Local Action Group Aid
The following box shows the financial endowment for each group and the number of applications submitted:
| — | — | — |- |
| Association for the Rural Development of Central Catalonia | 144.825.00 | 33 |
| Association for the integral development of the northeastern area of Catalonia | 143,403.00 | 18 |
| Association for the management of the Leader Ripollès Ges Bisaura program | 129.361.00 | 13 |
| Leader Consortium Rural Development of the Field | 154,703.00 | 19 |
| Consortium Local Action Group Alt Urgell – Cerdanya | 137.059.00 | 15 |
| Consortium for the development of the Baix Ebre and Montsià | 125.091.00 | 17 |
| Leader Association of Ponent | 163.781.00 | 23 |
| Consortium Local Action Group Noguera – Segrià Nord | 137.746.00 | 8 |
| Western Pyrenees Leader Consortium | 199.124.00 | 32 |
| Consortium for the development of Central Catalonia | 166.532.00 | 10 |
| Intercomarcal Consortium of Socioeconomic Initiatives | 142.632.00 | 17 |
| Total Feader | 1,644.257.00 | 205 |
Facilities and simplifications for applicants
For the second consecutive year, Catalonia offers grants to 35,000 euros, which can be received before or at the same time as the activity begins. This administrative simplification is a significant step in slowing down bureaucracy and facilitating access to aid.
Collaboration and management of the program
The management of these grants will be made through the Leader methodology, involving the active collaboration of the local action groups. This association is essential to ensure that initiatives are developed taking into account the specific needs of each rural region.
Looking to the future
With these measures, it seeks not only to revitalize the local economy, but also to foster long -term employment and sustainability. The call for grants represents a unique opportunity for rural entrepreneurs who want to contribute to the development and economic diversification of their communities.
