Funding for VAT and Organic Products in the EU School Scheme (Guideline VAT Funding and Eco – RL UStÖkoSchulpr/2021) Open
This funding program from the Free State of Saxony supports suppliers of fresh fruit, vegetables, and milk within the framework of the EU School Scheme. It allows for the reimbursement of incurred value-added tax (VAT) and provides an additional subsidy for the supply of organically produced products. The goal is to provide childcare facilities and schools in Saxony with free healthy food.
Who is funded
The program aims to support suppliers of fresh fruit, vegetables, and milk within the EU School Scheme in the Free State of Saxony. The funding is aimed at approved suppliers who supply these foods to childcare facilities and schools in Saxony, receiving VAT reimbursement and a subsidy for organically produced products.
What is funded
The funding focuses on the delivery of specific agricultural products to educational institutions. VAT for these deliveries is reimbursed, and surcharges are granted for organically produced products. The funded projects include ongoing supply within the EU School Scheme.
Type and Scope of Funding
The funding is granted as a subsidy within the framework of project and fixed-amount financing. The amount of the subsidy is based on the incurred VAT and the differential costs for organically produced products. The program is designed for the duration of one school year.
Conditions and Requirements
Various legal and operational conditions must be met for the funding, including compliance with the Value Added Tax Act, the conclusion of written supply agreements, and adherence to De minimis aid regulations. Furthermore, the delivered products must meet specific quality standards, and organic products must be appropriately certified.
Application Procedure
The application procedure comprises several steps, starting with approval as a supplier, through application with specific documentation, up to disbursement and proof of use. The Saxon State Office for Environment, Agriculture and Geology is the competent approving authority.
Legal Basis
The funding program is based on the guideline of the Saxon State Ministry for Energy, Climate Protection, Environment and Agriculture, supplemented by various EU regulations and national laws. These legal bases define the framework and conditions of the funding.
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
The amount of the grant corresponds to the incurred VAT and is calculated based on fixed net portion prices for conventional or organic products.
Deadline:
always open
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Saxony (Germany)
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing
Beneficiaries:
Agriculture, forestry & fishing + Food production
Funding Stages:
Implementation, Service Delivery
Funding Provider
Program Level: Regional
Funding Body: Saxon State Ministry for Energy, Climate Protection, Environment and Agriculture
Managed By: Saxon State Office for Environment, Agriculture and Geology (LfULG), Department 92
Website: Sächsisches Landesamt für Umwelt, Landwirtschaft und Geologie (LfULG)