On November 9, 2011 new application acceptance for support under Measure 311 "Diversification into non-agricultural activities" and Measure 312 "Support for the creation and development of micro enterprises" of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 has started. Application acceptance will be completed on 9 in December 2011.
Measure 311 provides grants to farmers for investments in agricultural activities.
Measure 312 assists newly registered or existing micro-enterprises operating in non-agricultural sectors.
The supported activities include: development of rural tourism, local crafts, development of social services for rural population, creation / or improvement of workshops for maintenance and repair of machinery, production and sale of renewable energy manufacturing industry, production furniture, light engineering and so on; services - recreation and sports, creation and development of consultancy and business services, health and social care, transport services etc.
The minimum total amount of eligible costs per project is EUR 5 000, while the maximum is EUR 400 000, and in case of investments in energy production from renewable sources - one million euros.
Financial support amounts to 70% while in the case of projects for production and sale of renewable energy sources amounts to 80% of eligible costs but no more than the BGN equivalent of 200,000 euros.
Measure 311 provides grants to farmers for investments in agricultural activities.
Measure 312 assists newly registered or existing micro-enterprises operating in non-agricultural sectors.
The supported activities include: development of rural tourism, local crafts, development of social services for rural population, creation / or improvement of workshops for maintenance and repair of machinery, production and sale of renewable energy manufacturing industry, production furniture, light engineering and so on; services - recreation and sports, creation and development of consultancy and business services, health and social care, transport services etc.
The minimum total amount of eligible costs per project is EUR 5 000, while the maximum is EUR 400 000, and in case of investments in energy production from renewable sources - one million euros.
Financial support amounts to 70% while in the case of projects for production and sale of renewable energy sources amounts to 80% of eligible costs but no more than the BGN equivalent of 200,000 euros.