Until the end of the year, the In Loco association will open tenders to support the production and sale of agricultural products and for the renovation of villages, under the PDR 2020 Local Development Strategy for the Interior of the Central Algarve, of which it is the managing entity.
On December 20, next Monday, a notice will be launched for the “Small Investments in Agricultural Exploitation” helpline, which will be open until February 11th.
Applications submitted for this support "should promote the improvement of living, working and production conditions for farmers and contribute to the modernization and training process of companies in the agricultural sector," according to In Loco.
Also from Monday 20th, but until February 4th, applications are accepted for the “Short Chains and Local Markets – Short Chains Component” line.
In this case, the objective is to «promote direct contact between the producer and the consumer, contributing to the flow of local production, the preservation of local products and specialties, the reduction of food waste, the improvement of the diet through access to products of the season, fresh and of quality».
On the other hand, it is also intended to foster «trust between producer and consumer and encourage less intensive and environmentally sustainable cultural practices, contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by reducing the costs of storage, refrigeration and transport of products to to distribution centers'.
Between December 27th and February 18th, the contest “Renovação de Aldeias” will be open.
«This support is intended to: preserve, conserve and enhance the local heritage, landscape and environmental elements, as well as the elements that constitute the intangible cultural and social heritage of the territories; create or improve infrastructure of local communities, where populations can develop cultural and sporting activities, as well as community-based social entrepreneurship activities», describes In Loco.
Provided support varies from 40% to 80% of the eligible investment, in the form of a non-refundable subsidy.
The investments must be located in the territory of the Interior Algarve Central, which covers the following parishes: Guia and Paderne, in the municipality of Albufeira; Santa Bárbara de Nexe, Conceição and Estoi, in the Municipality of Faro; Alte, Ameixial, Boliqueime, Salir, São Sebastião and Querença, Tôr and Benafim, in the municipality of Loulé; Pechão and Moncarapacho and Fuseta, in the Municipality of Olhão; São Brás de Alportel; São Bartolomeu de Messines and São Marcos da Serra, in the municipality of Silves; Cachopo, Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo and Luz de Tavira and Santo Estêvão, in the municipality of Tavira.
More information and documentation can be obtained. on this link.
Information from the IN LOCO Association can be obtained by calling 289 840 860 / 969 986 439 or email [email protected].
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