Consulting Modules for Agriculture from 2023 (VwV Advice from 2023) Open
The state of Baden-Württemberg funds consulting services for agricultural, horticultural, fruit, and wine-growing businesses. This program supports overcoming current and future challenges, such as climate change and sustainability, through specific consulting modules. It provides grants for qualified consulting organizations selected through a concession awarding procedure.
Who is Funded
The program for funding consulting modules targets selected consulting organizations in Baden-Württemberg, which in turn support agricultural enterprises in the state. The goal is to strengthen the competitiveness, sustainability, and innovative capacity of these businesses.
What is Funded
Specific consulting services for agricultural businesses are funded, offered in various thematic areas such as arable farming, animal husbandry, biodiversity, and climate protection. Eligible costs are limited to consulting fees.
Type and Scope of Funding
Funding is provided as a grant with funding rates of 80 or 100 percent of eligible costs, with a maximum grant of 1,500 Euro per consulting module. The project duration is flexible; a consulting contract can be re-entered after the previous one is completed.
Conditions and Requirements
Specific conditions apply to the funding regarding application, qualification of consulting organizations and personnel, neutrality of advice, and compliance with De minimis regulations. Additionally, transparency and auditing obligations must be observed.
Application Procedure
The application for funding and the subsequent payment application are submitted via the Baden-Württemberg state service portal 'Service-BW'. The funding application must be submitted in due time before the completion of the consulting service to ensure consideration.
Legal Basis
The funding program is based on a specific administrative regulation of the Ministry of Rural Affairs in Baden-Württemberg and is embedded within the legal framework of the EU CAP Strategic Plan and relevant EU regulations. Access to the relevant texts is possible via the specified portals.
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
1,500 €
Deadline:
always open
Open Until:
31.12.2029
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Baden-Württemberg (Germany)
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Environmental and Climate Protection, Service Sector
Beneficiaries:
Agriculture, horticulture, fruit, and wine-growing
Funding Stages:
Capacity Building, Process Optimization
Funding Provider
Program Level: Regional
Funding Body: Ministry of Food, Rural Affairs and Consumer Protection Baden-Württemberg
Managed By: Regierungspräsidium Karlsruhe
Additional Partners: European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD)
Website: Regierungspräsidium Karlsruhe