Learning from the Rural toolkit on EU funding: new report
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
- Stronger Rural Areas
- Connected rural areas
- Resilient rural areas
- Prosperous rural areas
The publication, produced by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC), analyses and overviews the knowledge accumulated through developing this online platform. The Rural toolkit, launched in February 2024, is a comprehensive guide to EU funding and support opportunities for rural areas in the EU.
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The report outlines policy needs and opportunities in rural areas, the range of funding resources and their specific characteristics, and highlights the added value of using multi-funding for rural development through 12 case studies. It argues that multi-fund projects have the potential to deliver high-impact results by fostering innovation, strengthening resilience and ensuring inclusivity, and calls for continued support for such initiatives.
The publication emphasises the importance of improved guidance and enhanced capacity-building efforts to overcome administrative complexity and limited local capacity when combining EU funds to address diverse rural needs. It highlights collaborative governance, community engagement, innovation and strategic approach as key factors for a successful implementation of multi-fund projects.
Access the Rural toolkit to identify the right funding opportunities for you, get inspired by practical examples and case studies, and obtain practical guidance and knowledge.