New funding program for Social and Solidarity Economy (K.A.L.O.) in Central Greece! 💶 Grant of up to €70,000 & support for up to 2 full-time job positions.
🔎 What is the program?
The action “Support / Grant for Social Enterprises (K.A.L.O.)” supports existing or newly established K.A.L.O. enterprises in Central Greece, aiming at:
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The promotion of the Social and Solidarity Economy
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The enhancement of employment and social benefit
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The support of self-managed productive ventures
📌 The action is funded by the European Social Fund+, under the “Central Greece” 2021–2027 Program, Priority 04.02.
📍 Who is eligible?
🔹 Existing K.A.L.O. enterprises registered in the official Registry, with a valid certificate 🔹 Newly established K.A.L.O. enterprises, with a registration request submitted after the Call publication and established before the start of the ESF+ support
❌ Enterprises active in the fields of agriculture, fisheries, and aquaculture are excluded.
💶 Budget & Grant
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Total budget:: 1.764.706,00€
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Maximum grant per project: up to €70,000
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Grant intensity: 100% of the eligible project budget
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Possibility of overbooking up to 120%
👥 Funded job positions
👤 For existing K.A.L.O.
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Up to 1 existing and 1–2 new full-time job positions
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Or equivalent part-time positions totaling 18 person-months
👥 For newly established K.A.L.O.:
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From 1 to 2 new full-time positions
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Or more part-time positions, with a minimum total of 18 person-months
🧾 What else is covered by the grant?
In addition to salary costs:
• ✅ Direct operational expenses • ✅ Indirect costs via a simplified cost option of 40% over eligible salary and insurance costs
(According to Article 56.1 of Regulation 2021/1060 and Article 34 of Ministerial Decision 114947)
📅 Application submission
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Start: August 1st, 2025
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End: December 31st, 2025
📝 Applications will be submitted electronically, as specified in the public call.
🤝 AFS undertakes your application!
The AFS team fully supports every Social Enterprise wishing to participate in the program:
✔️ Eligibility check ✔️ Preparation and justification of application file ✔️ Drafting & submission ✔️ Project organization & monitoring ✔️ Consulting on payroll & ESF+
📩 Take the first step with AFS
🔎 Are you a Social Enterprise in Central Greece? Don't miss the opportunity for a full grant and new job positions.
