The Gozo Action Group Foundation (GAGF) announces the launch of Measure 3 ‘Empowering Communities to Act as Environmental Stewards’ – under the EU funded CAP Strategic Plan (LEADER) 2023-2027. This action is part of the Local Development Strategy for Gozo and Comino.
The aim of this measure is to improve the quality of the environment of the Region through small-scale initiatives within the territory. This measure will enable communities to put into action small-scale plans aimed at improving the quality of life through interventions that would address water conservation, climate change, biodiversity, waste management and emissions to the environment.
The total budget allocated for this measure is €415,418.81 of public funds. The minimum amount of assistance that can be requested by the applicant is €15,000, while the maximum is €50,000. The aid intensity is 80%, as per CAP SP (2023-2027).
The eligible beneficiaries are Local and Regional councils, VOs, Educational Institutes and micro and small enterprises. All applicants must have a physical centre of activity located in the Gozo region and/or have a direct interest in activities in the region, proven through a track record. A partnership between entities towards an application is not a requirement.
An information session will be held at the Volunteer Centre in Xewkija on Tuesday, 6th May 2025 at 1:00 p.m., with the possibility to attend online. Interested beneficiaries are to send an email on info@leadergozo.eu.
The call for proposals will open on Friday, 9th of May 2025 as an Open Rolling Call Procedure. Applications will be assessed in batches based on their submission time, with each batch evaluated separately from subsequent ones, until funds are exhausted.
Further information can be downloaded from the below links:
- M3 – Launch of Call Notice can be downloaded by following this link.
- M3 – Guidance Notes can be downloaded by following this link.
- M3 – Application Form can be downloaded by following this link.
- M3 – Project Costs form can be downloaded by following this link.
Other information may be obtained by phone on 2155 0322 or by email on info@leadergozo.eu.
