The Gozo Action Group Foundation (GAGF) announces the launch of Measure 1 ‘Keeping the Culture and Traditions of Gozo Alive’ – under the EU funded CAP Strategic Plan (LEADER) 2023-2027. This action is part of the Local Development Strategy for Gozo.
The objective of the measure is to enable the distinctive elements of the culture and traditions of Gozo to serve as a means of enhancing the quality of life in the Region. Activities supported by the measure will culminate in at least one event in Gozo during a pre-determined period to serve as a focal point where culture and tradition will engender social interactions between the different demographic cohorts of the resident and visitor population, thereby helping ensure they are preserved and evolved to be passed on to future generations.
The total budget allocated for this measure is €415,418.82 of public funds. The minimum amount of assistance that can be requested by the applicant is €5,000, 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, micro/small enterprises and private individuals. All applicants must have a physical centre of activity/address 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 online on Tuesday, 9th September 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Interested beneficiaries are to send an email on info@leadergozo.eu.
The call for proposals is open under 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. The Application and Guidance Notes are accessible on the GAGF’s website.
Timeline:
- 1st September 2025: Launch of Call and Call for Proposals open – notice can be downloaded by following this link.
- 9th September 2025: Information session held online at 10:00 am. Interested beneficiaries are to send an email on info@leadergozo.eu. The presentation used in the information session can then be downloaded here: link.
- 31st October 2025: Deadline for Block 1
- 31st December 2025: Deadline for Block 2
- 28th February 2026: Deadline for Block 3
- The next block of applications under Measure 1 will not be opening until further notice.
Further information:
- M1 – Guidance Notes can be downloaded by following this link.
- M1 – Application Form can be downloaded by following this link.
- M1 – Project Costs form can be downloaded by following this link.
- Summary of applications under M1 Block 1 can be downloaded by following this link.
- Summary of applications under M1 Block 2 can be downloaded by following this link.
- Summary of applications under M1 Block 3 can be downloaded by following this link.
Other information may be obtained by phone on 2155 0322 or by email on info@leadergozo.eu.
