The decision-making process
When your application is submitted via the Swedish Board of Agriculture's E-service, the decision-making process begins. It occurs in two steps – first, a prioritization is made by Leader Gute's LAG (board) and then the Swedish Board of Agriculture makes a decision.
LAG prioritizes – the Swedish Board of Agriculture decides
When the application is submitted in the Swedish Board of Agriculture's E-service, it is handled by Leader Gute's secretariat. The application usually needs to be supplemented before it can be forwarded to Leader Gute's LAG (board) for prioritization.
LAG first assesses whether the application meets the basic requirements.
Then it is checked that it aligns with Leader Gute's strategy and areas of intervention. This is done with the help of so-called indicators.
Finally, a scoring is made based on selection criteria in Leader Gute's strategy.
If the application is assessed to meet the basic requirements, aligns with Leader Gute's strategy, and receives enough points, LAG prioritizes it for decision.
After further processing, the Swedish Board of Agriculture then establishes a decision on support.
Below we explain more about how LAG makes its prioritization with basic requirements, indicators, and selection criteria.
Basic requirements
First and foremost, an application must meet the so-called basic requirements. There are six yes/no questions. All must be answered ”yes” for the application to be eligible for support.
The basic requirements – which are included in the checklist under step 2 Prepare and write your application – are as follows:
The project contributes benefits within the leader area.
The project has implementation capacity.
There is a local anchoring of the need and the project aligns with the local development strategy.
The project is implemented in a way that minimizes negative impact on the environment and/or climate.
The project considers the three dimensions of sustainability during the project.
The overarching principles of equal treatment, non-discrimination, and gender equality are considered in the project.
Indicators linked to the areas of intervention
For an application to be granted, it must fit into one of the three areas of intervention in Leader Gute's strategy:
- Sustainable business
- Live and stay on the entire island
- Accelerating climate and energy transition
To ensure that an application fits into at least one area of intervention, LAG uses 14 so-called indicators. It is required that some indicators are fulfilled.
These are the 14 indicators:
Environmental and climate projects
Rural businesses receiving support
Smart rural strategies
Residents with improved services
Preserved employment
New products
New services
New meeting places
New leisure and cultural activities
New networks and collaborations
Projects driven by youth
Preserved leisure and cultural activities
Preserved meeting places
Diversified businesses
Read more about the indicators
Selection criteria for scoring assessment
The project applying for support is finally assessed based on seven selection criteria linked to Leader Gute's strategy.
LAG scores the project for each selection criterion.
To be granted, the project must achieve a certain score.
The selection criteria are as follows:
The project contributes to equal treatment, non-discrimination, and gender equality
The decision-making process
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The project contributes to lasting results and long-term effects
The project is carried out in collaboration
The project is locally anchored and has a bottom-up perspective