LAG announces Grant competition for local Development of Municipality

Deadline: 4-Sep-20

The EU-supported Akhmeta Local Development Group (LAG) has announced the first phase of a grant competition to fund projects that will contribute to the local development of the municipality.

Action Against Hunger, in partnership with the Kakheti Regional Development Fund (KRDF), supports the Akhmeta LAG, a project supported by the European Union’s Rural and Agricultural Development Neighborhood Program (ENPARD), “Promoting Inclusive and Participatory Local Development” in Akhmeta Municipality.

The purpose of the grant competition is to support the implementation of the Akhmeta LAG Local Development Strategy goal of “Improving the quality of life and economic development in Akhmeta Municipality.

Priorities

To achieve this goal, the Local Development Group (LAG) has identified three priorities:

Improving public infrastructure and the environment through public-private and civil-sector cooperation
Developing the local economy by promoting self-sufficiency in agriculture, business and tourism
Strengthening the social sector Social By improving infrastructure and citizen engagement

Funding Activities

Strategic Priorities to be Funded by Akhmeta Local Development Group (LAG) 2020/21 Grant Competition and activities:

Public Infrastructure and Improving the environment, Public, private and Civil sectors In collaboration
- Activities
  - Water supply system Small scale Rehabilitation in villages
    - Funding Amount: Min Amount: 3,000, Max Amount: 10,000
  - Educational and Health Public Infrastructure upgrade (Renovation):
    - Funding Amount: Min Amount: 3,000, Max Amount: 10,000
Local Economic development, Agriculture, Business and Tourism Sectors self- Sustainability Development With promotion.
- Activities
  - Food processing Promotion
    - Funding Amount: Min Amount: 3,000, Max Amount: 10,000
  - Small and medium Investing in enterprises Promotion
    - Funding Amount: Min Amount: 3,000, Max Amount: 10,000
  - For startups and small sisters Medium enterprises Establishment support
    - Funding Amount: Min Amount: 1,500, Max Amount: 6,000
  - Nutrition, accommodation (Hotels) and Tourist services Reinforcement
    - Funding Amount: Min Amount: 3,000, Max Amount: 8,000
  - For life Teaching and business sector Capacity building Promotion
    - Funding Amount: Min Amount: 1,500, Max Amount: 5,000
Social sector Empowerment, social Infrastructure and Citizen engagement Through improvement
- Activities
  - Stationary and Mobile Social Provision of services For vulnerable populations
    - Funding Amount: Min Amount: 3,000, Max Amount: 8,000
  - Community facilities Establishment and arrangement, Cultural and free Time activities and For services
    - Funding Amount: Min Amount: 3,000, Max Amount: 9,000
  - Youth Activities and initiatives Support
    - Funding Amount: Min Amount: 1,500 Max Amount: 5,000
  - Raising awareness, Health, safety, Community mobilization and Community involvement On issues
    - Funding Amount: Min Amount: 1,500, Max Amount: 3,000

Eligibility Criteria

You can apply for a grant:

Citizens of Georgia (18 years and older)
Legal entities (businesses) registered in Georgia (applicant can Apply on behalf of a business with no legal status, however grant Before receiving funding, it must be registered)
Non-governmental organizations
Legal Entities of Public Law of Akhmeta Municipality (LEPL)
Informal community groups
Project submitted by the applicant:
- Must be implemented in Akhmeta Municipality.
- Must comply with Akhmeta LAG strategy and meet the strategy even One activity.
- Fit within the allowable grant amounts
- Have the required co-financing.