Support for multi programmes - Fresh fruit and vegetables (Topic 4)

This program supports initiatives across EU Member States focused on promoting the consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables, aiming to improve dietary habits and enhance market competitiveness. It targets a diverse range of applicants, including businesses, non-profit organizations, public sector entities, and educational and research institutions, to foster broader engagement in public health and agricultural promotion.

This funding program focuses on promoting the consumption and market share of EU fresh fruit and vegetables. Supported activities include informing consumers about balanced dietary practices, highlighting the health benefits of fruit and vegetable intake, and enhancing market competitiveness.

The program primarily provides grants, with a total allocated budget of 10,000,000 € for this specific topic in the 2021 call. While the type of financial support is specified, information on individual project funding limits or duration is not explicitly detailed in the provided document.

Key conditions for this program include comprehensive eligibility and admissibility criteria, which are detailed in the official Call document and its Corrigendum. Applicants must also adhere to specific requirements for proposal formatting and content. The evaluation process, including criteria, scoring, and thresholds, is also outlined in the Call document, ensuring a clear framework for assessment. This program specifically requires consortium-based applications, fostering collaboration among multiple entities.

The application process for this program was conducted in a single stage, with specific deadlines and guidelines for proposal submission. Applications were evaluated based on criteria outlined in the official call documents, and decisions were communicated through established award channels.

The funding program is governed by a foundational Call document and subsequent Corrigendum, which provide details on eligible countries, conditions, evaluation, and timetable. Further guidance is available through a comprehensive Programme Guide and a Model Grant Agreement.