Funding Guideline Forest and Forestry (FRL WuF/2023)
The State of Saxony, using funds from the Joint Task "Improvement of Agricultural Structure and Coastal Protection" (GAK) and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), supports measures for the near-natural development of forestry. The program aims to overcome structural disadvantages and improve the viability of forests, especially with regard to coping with the consequences of extreme weather. Funding is available as grants for various forestry projects in the Free State of Saxony.
Who is Funded: Target Groups and Spatial Scope
This guideline targets a wide range of actors in the forestry sector, including private and corporate forest owners, forestry associations, and local authorities. The measures must be carried out in the Free State of Saxony and aim to sustainably develop forestry and prepare it for the challenges of climate change.
What is Funded: Eligible Measures and Costs
This guideline covers a variety of forestry measures that serve to adapt to climate change, improve infrastructure, and strengthen forest enterprises. This includes both investments in physical assets and support for organizational structures.
Type and Scope of Funding
Funding is primarily provided as a grant with variable funding rates, depending on the type of measure and the beneficiary. There are defined minimum limits for grants and specific commitment periods for the funded projects.
Conditions and Requirements
The awarding of grants is tied to comprehensive prerequisites, ranging from proper application submission and compliance with legal provisions to ensuring the reliability of beneficiaries. Special attention is paid to avoiding double financing and ensuring transparency for EU co-financed projects.
Application Procedure
The application procedure is clearly defined and requires the submission of applications to the State Enterprise Sachsenforst. There are specific deadlines for certain measures, while others can be applied for on an ongoing basis. The technical assessment of the projects is a central step in the process.
Legal Basis
The Funding Guideline Forest and Forestry (FRL WuF/2023) is the central document regulating the allocation of grants. It is based on national and European laws and regulations that define the framework for state aid and rural development.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
Up to 75% of eligible expenditures (EAFRD); varying from 42% to 90% for GAK measures depending on the type of project and beneficiary; also fixed amounts depending on the measure.
Deadline:
31.10.2025
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Saxony
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Environmental and Climate Protection
Beneficiaries:
Forestry
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Implementation, Infrastructure, Capacity Building, Planning, Process Optimization
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Regional
Funding Body:
Saxon State Ministry for Energy, Climate Protection, Environment and Agriculture, Federal-State Joint Task "Improvement of Agricultural Structure and Coastal Protection" (GAK), European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD)
Managed By:
State Enterprise Sachsenforst
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