Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: April 14, 2026 (Full application submission deadline, single-stage)
Funding Amounts: Total budget €11.8M; expected EU contribution per project: €5–6M; up to €60,000 per third party (for financial support to startups/businesses).
Summary: Supports projects to enhance sustainable competitiveness in rural areas through innovation, entrepreneurship, education, and collaboration, focusing on young people and social inclusion.
Key Information: Lump sum grant; single-stage application; Social Sciences & Humanities expertise and gender dimension required.