De minimis Aid for Services of General Economic Interest (SGEI) Open
This De minimis Regulation governs state aid for Services of General Economic Interest (SGEI) in the EU. It allows for the granting of minor aid up to a maximum of €750,000 over three years, without the need for notification or approval from the EU Commission. The regulation protects competition within the internal market by establishing clear thresholds for such transparent aid.
Who is supported: Target Groups and Scope of the De minimis Rule
The De minimis Regulation for Services of General Economic Interest (SGEI) targets businesses, public entities, and associations/organisations within EU Member States. It establishes a framework for granting minor state aid that does not distort competition within the internal market, allowing such aid to be provided without prior approval from the European Commission.
What is Supported: Scope and Exceptions
The De minimis Regulation for Services of General Economic Interest is applicable across all economic sectors. It defines which aid is considered „transparent“ and thus can fall under the regulation, with specific exceptions for certain agricultural and fisheries-related activities, as well as export-related aid.
Type and Scope of Funding: Ceilings and Cumulation
This Regulation sets the maximum limit for de minimis aid for Services of General Economic Interest. It defines the types of permissible financial support and the rules for cumulating this aid with other funding, to ensure compliance with EU competition rules.
Conditions and Requirements: Rules for Aid Recipients
The De minimis Regulation for SGEI sets specific conditions and requirements that aid recipients must meet. This includes the definition of a „single undertaking“ for cumulation checks, special conditions for certain forms of aid, and compliance with reporting and monitoring obligations to ensure the transparency and legality of state aid.
Legal Basis and Period of Validity
The de minimis rule for Services of General Economic Interest is enshrined in a specific EU regulation that sets out the legal framework for this type of state aid. It has been in force since 1 January 2024 and applies until the end of 2030, with transitional provisions for aid granted previously.
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
€750,000
Deadline:
always open
Open Until:
31.12.2030
Award Channel:
Individual Aid
Region:
European Union (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden)
Sectors:
Other
Beneficiaries:
Services of General Economic Interest (SGEI)
Funding Stages:
Other
Funding Provider
Program Level: European Union
Funding Body: European Commission
Managed By: National, regional or local competent authorities (e.g., promotional banks, federal agencies, municipalities)
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