Greece Announces Call for Proposals to Improve Access to Agricultural Land and Livestock Farms

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The Ministry of Rural Development in Greece, led by Minister Spilios Libanos and Deputy Minister George Stylios, has issued a call for proposals to improve access to agricultural land and livestock farms. This initiative is part of the Rural Development Program of Greece 2014-2020, which is co-financed by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the Greek State at a 100% rate. The total budget for this action amounts to €43,000,000. The call invites municipalities across the country to submit proposals for projects that will enhance access to agricultural land and livestock farms, with a focus on improving infrastructure in off-plan areas.

Key Takeaways:

  • The call is open to municipalities across Greece to submit proposals for projects that improve access to agricultural land and livestock farms.
  • The total budget for this action is €43,000,000, co-financed by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the Greek State.
  • The minimum budget for submitted proposals is €150,000, including VAT, while the maximum budget is €500,000, also including VAT.
  • In exceptional cases, proposals can be submitted with a budget up to €1,000,000, including VAT, for continuous physical objects such as rural roads.
  • The goal of the projects is to achieve easier, safer, and faster access for agricultural machinery and reduce transportation costs for products, ultimately improving farm competitiveness.
  • The modernization of cultivation methods and ensuring easy and safe access to agricultural and livestock farms throughout the year are key objectives of the initiative.

Statistics:

  • Total budget for the action: €43,000,000.
  • Co-financing ratio: 100% (European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and Greek State).
  • Minimum budget for submitted proposals: €150,000 (including VAT).
  • Maximum budget for submitted proposals: €500,000 (including VAT).
  • Exceptional maximum budget for continuous physical objects: €1,000,000 (including VAT).

Sources:

  • Prot. No. 699, October 13, 2021
  • Ministry of Rural Development and Food
  • NGEnosiakon Resources and Infrastructure
  • European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development
  • Greek State
  • Rural Development Program of Greece 2014-2020
  • Al Bawaba (Albawaba.com)
  • SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info)