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How does GRAINS offer support?
The GRAINS project supports its beneficiaries by promoting sustainable practices within the agri-food sector through a multifaceted approach: it focuses on capacity building, knowledge transfer, and advisory support, empowering social economy SMEs to reduce their environmental footprint and transition towards greener operations.
By establishing a Financing Facility, GRAINS offers financial support for training, consultancy, and eco-certifications, helping SMEs enhance their resilience and embrace digital transformation.
Additionally, tailored mentoring and advisory services are provided to guide these enterprises in greening specific segments of their production and distribution chains, ensuring a comprehensive approach to sustainable development from farm to fork.
LIST OF SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS
Call for Proposals for Financial Support
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Through the Call for Proposals for Financial Support for Social Economy SMEs in Agrifood Sector, 60 participants selected to support financially the implementation of their greening projects in their agrifood businesses in EU Members States and Ukraine.
Access here access the list of successful applicants and the details about the Call.
LIST OF SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS
Call for Interest: Specialised Advisory Services for Social Economy SMEs on Greening Agrifood
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40 participants from Social Economy SMEs in the agri-food sector were selected to receive support for the implementation of their project. The third and final round of the
First round of this call was open from 28 March 2024 to 15 June 2024.
Access here the list of successful applicants and the details about the services provided.
Second round of this call open from 26 August 2024 to 20 September 2024. Acces here the list of successful applicants and the details about the services provided.
Final round of this call was open from 12 November 2024 to 13 December 2024. Access here the list of successful applicants and the details about the services provided.
LIST OF SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS
Call for Interest: Coaching and Mentoring Services for Social Economy SMEs on Greening Agrifood
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Through the Call for Interest for Coaching and Mentoring Services for Social Economy SMEs on Greening Agrifood, 30 participants from Social Economy SMEs in the agri-food sector were selected to receive support for the implementation of their project.
The first round of the Call was open from 28 March 2024 to 15 June 2024.
Access here access the list of successful applicants and the details about the services provided.
The second round of the Call was open between from 26 August 2024 to 20 September 2024.
Access here access the list of successful applicants and the details about the services provided.
The final final round of the Call was open from 12 November 2024 to 13 December 2024.
Access here access the list of successful applicants and the details about the services provided.
Seeds of change - GRAINS Stories
A series of interviews with some of the inspiring organisations supported through the GRAINS project’s Financial Facility, leading the green transition in the agri-food sector across Europe and beyond.
#GRAINSforaGreenerFuture
Join our awareness-raising campaign #GRAINSforaGreenerFuture and raise your voice about how social economy organisations are reshaping the agri-food sector. By prioritising people, they build direct connections between producers, consumers, and communities—paving the way for a more sustainable future.
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