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Grains open call for social economy SMEs in the agri-food sector
The GRAINS Financial Facility Program will support greening projects by 60 social economy SMEs in the agrifood sector (in the EU and Ukraine). The call closes on 30 April 2024.
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Thematic Group expertise informs CSP implementation
Thematic Groups at the EU CAP Network have been supporting CSP Monitoring Committees, eco-schemes and green architecture, as well as agricultural skills and mental health in farming communities.
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Valuable knowhow appreciated about the durability of investments
Interesting enabling factors supporting the durability of benefits from CAP Strategic Plan funding are featured in a Highlights Report from the EU CAP Network expert workshop analysing investment durability.
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#ARIAwards24: Empowering young people
This year’s Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards (ARIA) is live and seeking inspiring CAP-funded projects supporting food security, environmental resilience and the socio-economic fabric of rural areas.
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LEADER leads at 3rd National Networks meeting in Denmark
LEADER was a focus for the third National Networks (NN) meeting in Denmark recently with an agenda which also considered outcomes of the NNs’ thematic clusters a year on from their launch.
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LEADER has a new home on the EU CAP Network website
The EU CAP Network website now has a dedicated area on LEADER and community-led local development (CLLD). These newly established pages serve as a central hub for all LEADER stakeholders.
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Locally-driven approaches shine at LEADER Congress awards
Four good practice prizes announced at the European LEADER Congress show LEADER’s support for locally-led approaches to cultural heritage, farm tourism, youth and rural mobility.
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Young LEADER Forum: Supporting the future of rural Europe
Young people represent the future of rural areas and a Young LEADER Forum is being organised in June to help reinforce rural youth's involvement with the development of their LAG territories.
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Rural mental health matters: Lessons from LEADER in Belgium
This LEADER case study from Belgium shows the importance of improving mental health support services for farmers and farming communities.
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Working towards LEADER transnational cooperation
Transnational cooperation (TNC) has always been an integral part of LEADER, and this expertise in TNC helps to strengthen the implementation of community-led local development throughout rural Europe.
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