By Vangelis Dourakis

Grants that will touch Even the 100,000 euros is preparing to distribute the state to professionals – businessmen active in islands with population under 3,100 inhabitants: At the headquarters of Niki Street and specifically in the office of the Deputy Minister of National Economy Nikos Papathanassis The program is planned, which according to the relevant information is now in ‘Last touches’.

Through this special program, the plan is to fund investment plans in the small islands that relate to all kinds of activity. From the primary sector, to services such as focus and the tourism.

What does the new action fund for small and medium -sized

This is a new action of the NSRF 2021-2027, which will subsidize investment budget plans by up to EUR 150,000 at 70%. Based on the plans that Nikos Papathanassis has set on the table, any funding will be directed to all sectors of the economic activity of these small islands – including tourism – and aim to strengthen small and medium -sized businesses in the islands which number under 3,100 inhabitants. The range of grants will range from 20,000 to 100,000 euros.

Which islands are in the “frame” of new aid

The islands with a population of less than 3,100 inhabitants – and which are expected to be a “part” of this special program – are in descending order based on the population of the census 2021:

  • Skyros, Ithaca, Sifnos, Symi, Samothraki, Paxos, Kea, Ios, Hydra, Amorgos, Kythnos, Astypalaia, Fourni, Antiparos, Serifos,
  • Kasos, Agistri, Nisyros, Meganisi, Oinousses, Elafonissos, Kimolos, Lipsi, Tilos, Folegandros, Kastelorizo,
  • Ammouliani, Halki, Ereikoussa, Psara, Ano Koufonissi, Ottoi, Kalamos, Anafi, Agios Efstratios, Sikinos, Thirasia,
  • Schinoussa, Donoussa, Agathonisi, Mathraki, Heraklia, Gavdos, Thimena, Telendos, Trizonia, Kastos, Pserimos, Trizonia, Paleo Trikeri,
  • Antikythera, Archioi, Sharia, Peristera, Delos, Kalolimnos, Glass, Antipaxos, Beam, Pharmakonissi, Makronisos, Pepper,
  • Marathi, Samiopoula, Antiparas, Kato Antiri, Agios Minas Fournon, Kyra Panagia, Polyaigos, Sapienza.

Announcements for beneficiaries

Within the week – except for a new unexpected – it is expected, after a long wait, to announce more than 5,000 potential beneficiaries of the subsidy of up to 60% of the NSRF for the establishment of new small and medium -sized tourism businesses.

The program was subsidized in percentage 45% On the expense of the establishment of new small small and medium -sized enterprises for investment budget from 80,000 to 400,000 euros.

The percentage of reinforcement is increased by 10% to 55% If the investment is made in a remote area or small islands or a fire -stricken or earthquake or floodable area, with a declaration when submitting the funding application in the OPEC of the relevant decision in force (Government Gazette) which ranks the area of ​​investment in one of the above categories.

The subsidy goes up in addition 5% to 60% By achieving the employment target at least 0.2 EMU, the first year after the investment is completed.

Also, the duration of the implementation of the physical and economic object of the investment plan, is strictly defined in 24 months.

The program was aimed at establishment and newly established medium, small and very small businesses expected to be active In the tourism industryas defined in the recommendation of the Committee 2003/361/EC.

By the term newly formedare the companies, for which 12 months of continuous operation has elapsed from the date of the start of the business, until the date of notice of the action.