1. European Agricultural Fund For Rural Development

2. What is EAFRD?? Promotes economic development in rural areas
Funds allocated by Managing authorities
Funds granted to – Diversification of farmers to non agricultural activities
-Development of non agricutural SMEs Restoration and upgradation cultural/natural heritage of rural areas

3. Tourism entities eligible for funding.
Vocational training
Advisory services
Business startups
Updating plans of rural muncipalities
Investment in recreational/tourism infrastructure
Studies and innovation
Clusters and Networks
Tourism entities eligible for funding.

4. Who can apply ? Any natural/legal person active in rural areas Farmers
Forestry companies
SMEs in rural areas
Local action groups

5. Type and Level of Funding
Minimum contribution rate 20%
Specific rate for different types of activities
To apply – Identify the managing authorities corresponding the location

6. At the saddler - Bulgaria
30% Funding
Lovech Province(Central Bulgarian Mountains)- Beautiful Landscape
Traditional Handcraft production – leather and saddlery products
Guesthouse and workshop
Horse back tours

7. Restoration of Natural Habitat
40 % Funding
Danish nature Fund bought 13.5 hectres of land
Trees manually removed- cattle introduced
Construction of foot bridges /stepping stones
Trail system /information boards

8. Jämsä River Flows! - Finland
Project promotes natural/cultural heritage
Organisation of activities –sing along/dancing evening/market
Facilities for travellers- billboards,signs
Information disseminated - schools/educational institutions
Nearly 100 river events , participants
36%
Funding

9. Routes without barriers – Accessible tourism in Portugal and spain
Leader (Transnational cooperation) four local action group territories in Portugal and spain
Adapted museum spaces with accessible facilities
Interactive website/awareness raising
Tourism services- “more inclusive”
40% Funding

10. Thank you