GAL Maestrat Plana Alta closes Leader call with 18 applications

The Local Action Group has received 18 projects in the final phase of Leader aid, with 140,000 euros available for rural initiatives.

Generic image of hands signing a document, with blurred charts in the background, symbolizing business initiatives and rural development.
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Generic image of hands signing a document, with blurred charts in the background, symbolizing business initiatives and rural development.

The Local Action Group Maestrat Plana Alta has closed the final deadline for the Leader aid call, receiving 18 applications for projects aimed at revitalizing the rural territory with a remaining budget of approximately 140,000 euros.

This program, funded by the European Union, primarily aims to support initiatives that generate employment opportunities and foster sustainability in rural areas. The majority of the submitted projects are linked to the tourism sector, considered a key economic activity for the inland regions.
The GAL Maestrat Plana Alta emphasizes that these grants are an essential tool for promoting new investments and improving existing businesses, especially in smaller municipalities. Each initiative has a direct impact on the local economy and contributes to maintaining services and employment in the area.

"Each project represents an opportunity to continue building a vibrant territory, with economic activity and the capacity to attract and retain population. Tourism remains one of the major drivers of the interior, but we are increasingly seeing more professional projects focused on sustainability and quality."

the president of GAL Maestrat Plana Alta
The local action group has also highlighted the importance of the accompanying service it offers throughout the application process. This technical and guidance support is fundamental for many entrepreneurs who need help to bring their ideas to fruition.
With this balance, the GAL Maestrat Plana Alta reaffirms its role as a driving force in the territory, supporting initiatives that contribute to generating opportunities, strengthening the business fabric, and consolidating a development model linked to the rural environment and its resources.