The LAG board continuously makes decisions about the Leader checks throughout the year.
Project support within the checks is available with a focus on youth, quality of life, preparedness, environment, and entrepreneurship.
There are also checks available to apply for small feasibility studies.
Get inspired by previous checks
Right now, the fifth (!) round of youth checks is ongoing. For example, there were 14 activities in Youth Check 2.0 and 13 in the sequel Youth Check 3.0.
Quality of life checks have been granted in seven (!) rounds. Read about the activities in MORE Quality of Life,
The preparedness check is currently ongoing The savior in need.
There is also funding available to apply for within the intervention area of protecting nature. Get inspired by previous environmental checks.
We want to support small business owners who want to develop their operations
The first round Business Check has just been finalized, and now there are successors to apply for funding from.
Is it a feasibility study you need?
Checks are also available to apply for small feasibility studies, for example, if an association wants to develop its operations.
Keep an eye on the calendar
We update our calendar so you can always find current deadlines and meetings there. See calendern.
You can apply for the checks continuously throughout the year. They will be discussed at the following decision-making meeting. Link to the checks.
For larger projects, there are application deadline but there is still an opportunity to apply for checks.
Plan ahead
The office is busy with the implementation of ongoing projects and final reports. Limited time is available to handle new ideas. Therefore, plan ahead when you contact the office.
Upcoming decision dates can be found in the calendar.
Please note that we not accept spontaneous applications. Ideas must first be tested with the committee. That is, contact the office and book a time for a meeting.
Worth knowing about how to report a check
Agreement
Before purchases in the project, an agreement must be established between LAG (Leader Bergslagen) and the operator (authorized signatory). This is done via BankID in Formify. The authorized signatory receives a link and can download the agreement after signing.
Implement the project
Implement the project/activity, make the purchases, and itemize the costs.
The information requirement
ALL communication about projects/activities co-financed by the EU must include the correct logo. Read our guidelines here: https://leaderbergslagen.eu/viktig-info-om-informationskravet/
No EU flag = no support. The EU flag must not be smaller than the other logos if they are on the same poster. The same rules apply to social media. Please let us see the poster/ad before you publish it.
The guidelines can be read here: https://jordbruksverket.se/stod/eus-politik-for-jordbruk-och-fiske/pengar-fran-eu—anvand-eu-logotyp#h-Dusomfarstodunderperioden20212027 .
The logos are available on our website. https://leaderbergslagen.eu/blanketter-info/
Reporting
Write a short report on the project, how many participated, how it went, and so on.Link to the form: https://leaderbergslagen.eu/slutrapport-checken-paraplyprojekt/
Keep in mind that a project that receives 30 000 SEK in support requires about 27 hours of voluntary work. Make a summary of the voluntary hours and save it.
Email the secretariat:
- Copies of invoices and receipts.
- Proof of payment showing both the recipient and sender of the money.
- Write a summary of the entire project's expenses and any income. Income reduces the support, good to know. The support should be a zero-sum game, i.e., cover the expenses. Income is counted as private co-financing.
- Photo documentation of the project.
We are happy to tell about the project on our website and our social media if you share photos that we can publish. We will also have a follow-up conversation to review the outcome of the project's results. Approved checks must be finally accounted for and reported in accordance with the timeframe specified in the agreement for support to be paid out.
