The Cabildo of La Gomera remembers that next Thursday, November 19, the deadline to request aid for the promotion of the island's primary sector ends, the call for which has a global investment of more than 900 thousand euros.
These subsidies are intended to contribute to the maintenance of the activity, the modernization of productive means, and the functioning of organizations linked to agriculture, livestock and fishing in La Gomera.
The call is divided into three lines. The first is aimed at agricultural, agri-food and livestock farms and industries, and includes aid for Social Security contributions, as well as for investments in agricultural and livestock machinery, localized irrigation systems, pumps and tanks, materials for the protection and management of crops, equipment for the transformation and marketing of products, packaging and beekeeping.
Also included are actions such as soil analysis, the reconstruction of exposed stone walls on exploited land and the promotion of products linked to Foods of La Gomera, in addition to specific aid related to livestock activity and the cultivation of fodder for animal feed.
The second line is aimed at the professional fishing sector and includes, among other concepts, aid for Social Security contributions, acquisition of vessels, structural reforms, repair and acquisition of engines, isotherms, rigging and electronic, technical and communication equipment, in addition to stranding expenses and professional fishing training.
The third line is intended for agricultural, livestock and wine associations, irrigation communities and brotherhoods, with the aim of helping to defray expenses related to their operation. These include supplies, office supplies, fuel, advice and management, salaries and contributions of hired personnel, as well as certain expenses linked to livestock sanitation and animal feeding campaigns.
Submission of applications
The application submission period will remain open until November 19. Legal entities must carry out the processing electronically, while natural persons may formalize their request through the General Registry of the Cabildo of La Gomera. Complete information on requirements, eligible concepts, percentages, maximum amounts and necessary documentation can be consulted in the regulatory bases of the call.
