7 STEPS TO THE PROJECT REALISATION

There is an idea which would improve our region?
What would be the next steps?
Would the idea be eligible for the LEADER funding programme?
What about financing and partners?

Here are the 7 steps to the project realisation!

WHO CAN SUBMIT?

Natural persons
Corporate bodies
Business partnerships registered in the corporate register as well as their consortia
Municipals

2. FIRST MEETING WITH THE LEADER MANAGEMENT

First consultation with the LEADER manager based on the application form for evaluating whether the projects corresponds with the funding principles. Relying on many years of experience we can eradicate potential trouble spots immediately.

Appointment for consultation here

3. OFFICIAL SUBMISSION

As soon as the project planning has been completed the project is officially submitted at the LEADER region Weinviertel-Manhartsberg. The submission includes a fully costed project proposal stating the intermediate and as well as final objectives.

Project proposal download here!

4. PRESENTATION AT THE PROJECT SELECTION COMMITTEE

The PAG consists of independent regional stakeholders and is responsible for a transparent and objective selection of projects. The project presentations last about 10 minutes and the PAG has the opportunity to ask relevant questions afterwards.

5. PAG’S DECISION

During the following PAG meeting the basic requirements and the formal project submission are checked in a multilevel validation procedure. After a positive evaluation the quality criteria are supervised. In the regional results report the funding amount of money as well as the regulations of monitoring and quality management are decided upon.

Selection criteria download here

6. SUBMISSION AT THE FUNDING AGENCY

Next the project application is forwarded to the funding agency by the LEADER office. After receiving a positive approval, the project initiators know that any project costs are chargeable now.

Download application form here!

7. INTERMEDIATE OBJECTIVES – HERE WE GO!

The last step involves making appointments for discussing the project monitoring and evaluation. Once this has been done, project implementation starts. All the best!