Sales Promotion for Agriculture and Food Industry (FRL AbsLE/2019) Open
The Sales Promotion Funding Guideline (FRL AbsLE/2019) of the Free State of Saxony supports the state's agriculture and food industry. The aim is to strengthen competitiveness, expand existing sales markets, and open up new ones. The focus is on joint initiatives, but also on specific individual company measures for quality improvement and market presence.
Who is Funded: Target Groups and Geographic Reach
This funding targets a wide range of stakeholders within Saxony's agricultural and food industry, as well as supporting institutions and organizations. The focus is on strengthening the competitiveness of Saxon companies and establishing their products in regional, national, and international markets.
What is Funded: Measures and Eligible Expenditures
The program supports a variety of measures that promote the sale of Saxon agricultural and food products. This includes marketing and presentation activities, as well as measures for quality assurance and market research. The focus is on joint projects, but exceptions for individual companies are also possible.
Type and Scope of Funding
Funding is provided as project funding in the form of grants, which are awarded either as co-financing or fixed-sum financing. The funding amount varies depending on the type of measure and the status of the beneficiary, with different funding rates and maximum grant amounts.
Conditions and Requirements
The allocation of grants is tied to specific conditions concerning both the type of funded measures and the structure of applicants. Special attention is given to EU state aid rules, particularly the de minimis regulations.
Application Procedure
The application must be submitted to the Saxon State Office for Environment, Agriculture and Geology (LfULG) before the start of the measure. Approval is at the discretion of the authority; there is no legal entitlement to funding.
Legal Basis
The Sales Promotion Funding Guideline is based on the directive of the Saxon State Ministry for Energy, Climate Protection, Environment and Agriculture (FRL AbsLE/2019) and is supplemented by numerous European and national regulations governing the granting of aid and budget management.
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
100,000 Euro
Deadline:
always open
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Saxony (Germany)
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Tourism, Research and Development, Service Sector
Beneficiaries:
Agriculture, Food Industry
Funding Stages:
Market Introduction, Planning, Feasibility Study, Process Optimization, Capacity Building
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)
Website: Sächsisches Landesamt für Umwelt, Landwirtschaft und Geologie