5th call of proposals for Measure 7: “Basic services and village renewal in rural areas” of the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 and 1st call of proposals for Intervention 4.4: “Infrastructure projects in rural areas and village renewal” of the Strategic Plan for the Common Agricultural Policy 2023-2027
Programme Category
Programme Name
Programme Description
The Agriculture Development Programme 2014-2020 is the main agricultural policy instrument for the development of primary production and the Cypriot countryside. It consists of a series of measures that aim at the strengthening of the competitiveness of agriculture, the ensured sustainable management of natural resources and the achievement of a balanced territorial development, including job creation.
Call
Summary
The aim of Measure 7 and Intervention 4.4 is to develop the rural areas, by preserving and highlighting the natural and cultural wealth of rural areas, promote environmental and socioeconomic sustainability, upgrade the man-made environment of villages, encourage agrotourism, promote infrastructure that will house basic services, and improve the quality of life of residents in rural areas through developing public infrastructure projects. The projects that will be approved for funding will be incorporated in the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020, which ends on 31st December 2025, and will continue as phasing projects through the Strategic Plan for the Common Agricultural Policy 2023-2027.
Detailed Call Description
The eligible categories of projects are the following:
- Reconstruction of public spaces (e.g. public squares, village streets, parks, linear parks, street/farmers markets
- Creation of centers for the provision of social services (youth centers, creative activity centers for children)
- Creation of multifunctional centers for the care of the elderly or for children (day care centers for the elderly or for individuals with disabilities, homes for the elderly, day care centers for children)
- Creation of cultural centers (Theaters / Amphitheaters)
The proposals submitted must have a budget between €500.000 – €4.000.000 (incl. VAT).
The projects must be fully prepared for development, that is, all necessary licenses must be issued, all the necessary studies and plans (architectural, construction, electromechanical) must be completed, as well as a Priced Bill of Quantities and the Tender Documents.
Call Total Budget
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
Contribution of the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development 53% και State contribution / CAPO 47% of the eligible budget of the project (the percentage of contribution of the Local Authority is not eligible for co-funding).
Thematic Category Notes
- Rehabilitation of Architectural Heritage
- Basic Services
Thematic Categories
- Culture
- Employment
- Natural and Cultural Heritage
- Other Services
- Rural development
- Tourism
Eligibility for Participation
- Central Government
- Local Authorities
Call Opening Date
Call Closing Date
National Contact Point(s)
European Funds Directorate – Ministry of Interior
Eliana Elia
Administrative Officer
Τelephone: 22409919 / 926 / 999
Email: eelia@papd.mof.gov.cy
Fax: 22409948
Other competent Services/Departments:
- Department of Agriculture (Managing Authority)
- Cyprus Agricultural Payments Organisation