The Rural toolkit is the comprehensive guide to EU funding and support opportunities for rural areas in the European Union. It aims to help local authorities, institutions and stakeholders, businesses and individuals to identify and take advantage of existing EU funds, programmes and other funding and support initiatives, and to foster development in rural territories.
Note: Rural toolkit provides practical information, examples and direct links to existing schemes. Applications must be submitted via the official webpages of each initiative.
Funding finder
In this section, users can find the most suitable EU funding opportunities to support their specific projects and initiatives. It provides comprehensive information on grants, subsidies and programmes enabling the development and revitalisation of rural areas and communities.
Get inspired
EU funds and support mechanisms have already been implemented successfully in rural contexts across the European Union. Explore a diverse range of practical examples, case studies and inspiring stories, and gain insights into effective approaches and interventions.
Resources
Browse useful documents, reports, manuals, and other relevant materials that provide practical guidance and knowledge. These tools help address the unique challenges facing rural communities in an integrated, place-based It refers to policies or actions that are designed and implemented with a specific geographical area or location in mind. It means considering the unique features and challenges of that area. manner.
The Rural toolkit is part of the European Commission’s long-term vision for stronger, connected, resilient and prosperous rural areas in the EU. It shows how initiatives and practices supported by EU funding schemes and policies can help rural communities revitalise their territories.