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Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005
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1.The decision approving a rural development programme shall set the [F1core contribution] to the programme. The decision shall clearly identify, where necessary, the appropriations allocated to the less developed regions.
2.The [F2core] contribution shall be calculated on the basis of the amount of eligible public expenditure.
[F33. The rural development programmes shall establish a single core contribution rate applicable to all measures. Where applicable, a separate core contribution rate shall be established for less-developed regions, as well as for transition regions. The maximum core contribution rate shall be:]
[X1(a)85 % of the eligible public expenditure in the less developed regions F4...;]
(b)75 % of the eligible public expenditure for all regions whose GDP per capita for the 2007-2013 period was less than 75 % of the average of the EU-25 for the reference period but whose GDP per capita is above 75 % of the GDP average of the EU-27;
(c)63 % of the eligible public expenditure for the transition regions other than those referred to in point (b) of this paragraph;
(d)53 % of the eligible public expenditure in the other regions.
The minimum [F5core] contribution rate shall be 20 %.
4.By way of derogation from paragraph 3, the maximum [F6core] contribution shall be:
(a)80 % for the measures referred to in Articles 14, 27 and 35, for the LEADER local development referred to in Article 32 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 and for operations under point (a)(i) of Article 19(1). [X1That rate may be increased to a maximum of 90 % for the programmes of less developed regions F7... and of transition regions referred to in points (b) and (c) of paragraph 3;]
(b)75 % for operations contributing to the objectives of environment and climate change mitigation and adaptation under Article 17, points (a) and (b) of Article 21(1), Articles 28 29, 30 31 and 34;
F8(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(d)the contribution rate applicable to the measure concerned increased by an additional 10 percentage points for contributions to financial instruments referred to in point (b) of Article 38(1) of Regulation 1303/2013;
F9(e). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F10(ea)100 % for operations receiving funding from additional resources referred to in Article 58a(1). Member States may establish a single, specific EAFRD contribution rate applicable to all those operations;]
F11(f). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F11(g). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F11(h). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F125.At least 5% of the total core contribution to the rural development programme shall be reserved for LEADER.]
6.At least 30 % of the total [F13core] contribution to the rural development programme shall be reserved for measures under the following Articles: Article 17 for environment and climate related investments; Articles 21, 28, 29 and 30, with the exception of Water Framework Directive related payments; and Articles 31, 32 and 34.
F14...
[F156a.The F16... support provided under Article 39b shall not exceed 2 % of the total [F17core] contribution to the rural development programme F18....]
F197.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F208.An expenditure receiving support for rural development shall not be co-financed by way of a contribution from under Regulation 508/2014 or CMO support F21....]
9.Public expenditure on aid to enterprises shall comply with the aid limits laid down in respect of State aid, unless this Regulation provides otherwise.
Editorial Information
X1Substituted by Corrigendum to Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 (Official Journal of the European Union L 347 of 20 December 2013).
Extent Information
E1This version of this provision applies to England only; separate versions have been created for Northern Ireland and Scotland and Wales
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Art. 59(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F2Word in Art. 59(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F3Words in Art. 59(3) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(c)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F4Words in Art. 59(3)(a) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(c)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F5Word in Art. 59(3) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(c)(iii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F6Word in Art. 59(4) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(d)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F7Words in Art. 59(4)(a) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(d)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F8Art. 59(4)(c) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(d)(iii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F9Art. 59(4)(e) omitted (E.) (1.1.2024) by virtue of The Agriculture (Delinked Payments and Consequential Provisions) (England) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1430), reg. 1(2)(a), Sch. 4 para. 1(19)(a)
F10Inserted by Regulation (EU) 2020/2220 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 December 2020 laying down certain transitional provisions for support from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and from the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) in the years 2021 and 2022 and amending Regulations (EU) No 1305/2013, (EU) No 1306/2013 and (EU) No 1307/2013 as regards resources and application in the years 2021 and 2022 and Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 as regards resources and the distribution of such support in respect of the years 2021 and 2022
F11Art. 59(4)(f)-(h) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(d)(v); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F12Art. 59(5) substituted (E.N.I.) (22.7.2022) by The Common Agricultural Policy (Cross-Compliance Exemptions and Transitional Regulation) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/861), regs. 1(2), 3(12)(a)
F13Word in Art. 59(6) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(f)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F14Words in Art. 59(6) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(f)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F15Substituted by Regulation (EU) 2020/2220 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 December 2020 laying down certain transitional provisions for support from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and from the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) in the years 2021 and 2022 and amending Regulations (EU) No 1305/2013, (EU) No 1306/2013 and (EU) No 1307/2013 as regards resources and application in the years 2021 and 2022 and Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 as regards resources and the distribution of such support in respect of the years 2021 and 2022
F16Word in Art. 59(6a) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(fa)(i) (as inserted by S.I. 2020/1445, regs. 1(2)(a), 12(5)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F17Word in Art. 59(6a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(fa)(ii) (as inserted by S.I. 2020/1445, regs. 1(2)(a), 12(5)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F18Words in Art. 59(6a) omitted (E.N.I.) (22.7.2022) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Cross-Compliance Exemptions and Transitional Regulation) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/861), regs. 1(2), 3(12)(b)
F19Art. 59(7) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(g); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F20Art. 59(8) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(h); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F21Words in Art. 59(8) omitted (E.) (1.1.2024) by virtue of The Agriculture (Delinked Payments and Consequential Provisions) (England) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1430), reg. 1(2)(a), Sch. 4 para. 1(19)(b)
F221.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F232.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F243. The rural development programmes shall establish a single core contribution rate applicable to all measures. Where applicable, a separate core contribution rate shall be established for F25... transition regions. The maximum core contribution rate shall be:]
F26(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F27(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(c)63 % of the eligible public expenditure for the transition regions F28...;
(d)53 % of the eligible public expenditure in the other regions.
The minimum [F29core] contribution rate shall be 20 %.
4.By way of derogation from paragraph 3, the maximum [F30core] contribution shall be:
(a)80 % for the measures referred to in Articles 14, 27 and 35, for the LEADER local development referred to in Article 32 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 and for operations under point (a)(i) of Article 19(1). [X2That rate may be increased to a maximum of 90 % for the programmes of F31... transition regions referred to in [F32point] (c) of paragraph 3;]
(b)75 % for operations contributing to the objectives of environment and climate change mitigation and adaptation under Article 17, points (a) and (b) of Article 21(1), Articles 28 29, 30 31 and 34;
F33(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(d)the contribution rate applicable to the measure concerned increased by an additional 10 percentage points for contributions to financial instruments referred to in point (b) of Article 38(1) of Regulation 1303/2013;
[X2(e)100 % for operations receiving funding from funds transferred to the [F34core contribution] in application of [F35Article 11(4A) and Article 14] of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013;]
[F10(ea)100 % for operations receiving funding from additional resources referred to in Article 58a(1). Member States may establish a single, specific EAFRD contribution rate applicable to all those operations;]
F36(f). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F36(g). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F36(h). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F375.The funding allocated to LEADER must be equivalent to at least 5% of the total core contribution to the rural development programme.
6.The funding allocated to measures under the following Articles must be equivalent to at least 30% of the total core contribution to the rural development programme: Article 17 for environment and climate related investments; Articles 21, 28, 29 and 30, with the exception of Water Framework Directive related payments; and Articles 31, 32 and 34.]
[F156a.The F38... support provided under Article 39b shall not exceed 2 % of the total [F39core] contribution to the rural development programme F40....]
F417.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F428.An expenditure receiving support for rural development shall not be co-financed by way of a contribution from under Regulation 508/2014 or CMO support or direct payment support.]
9.Public expenditure on aid to enterprises shall comply with the aid limits laid down in respect of State aid, unless this Regulation provides otherwise.
Editorial Information
X2Substituted by Corrigendum to Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 (Official Journal of the European Union L 347 of 20 December 2013).
Extent Information
E2This version of this provision applies to Scotland only; separate versions have been created for England and Wales and Northern Ireland
Textual Amendments
F10Inserted by Regulation (EU) 2020/2220 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 December 2020 laying down certain transitional provisions for support from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and from the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) in the years 2021 and 2022 and amending Regulations (EU) No 1305/2013, (EU) No 1306/2013 and (EU) No 1307/2013 as regards resources and application in the years 2021 and 2022 and Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 as regards resources and the distribution of such support in respect of the years 2021 and 2022
F15Substituted by Regulation (EU) 2020/2220 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 December 2020 laying down certain transitional provisions for support from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and from the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) in the years 2021 and 2022 and amending Regulations (EU) No 1305/2013, (EU) No 1306/2013 and (EU) No 1307/2013 as regards resources and application in the years 2021 and 2022 and Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 as regards resources and the distribution of such support in respect of the years 2021 and 2022
F22Art. 59(1) omitted (S.) (1.1.2021) by virtue of The Rural Development (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/477), regs. 1(2), 4(12)(a)
F23Art. 59(2) omitted (S.) (1.1.2021) by virtue of The Rural Development (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/477), regs. 1(2), 4(12)(a)
F24Words in Art. 59(3) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(c)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F25Words in Art. 59(3) omitted (S.) (1.1.2021) by virtue of The Rural Development (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/477), regs. 1(2), 4(12)(b)(i)
F26Art. 59(3)(a) omitted (S.) (1.1.2021) by virtue of The Rural Development (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/477), regs. 1(2), 4(12)(b)(ii)
F27Art. 59(3)(b) omitted (S.) (1.1.2021) by virtue of The Rural Development (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/477), regs. 1(2), 4(12)(b)(ii)
F28Words in Art. 59(3)(c) omitted (S.) (1.1.2021) by virtue of The Rural Development (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/477), regs. 1(2), 4(12)(b)(iii)
F29Word in Art. 59(3) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(c)(iii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F30Word in Art. 59(4) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(d)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F31Words in Art. 59(4)(a) omitted (S.) (1.1.2021) by virtue of The Rural Development (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/477), regs. 1(2), 4(12)(c)(i)(aa)
F32Word in Art. 59(4)(a) substituted (S.) (1.1.2021) by The Rural Development (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/477), regs. 1(2), 4(12)(c)(i)(bb)
F33Art. 59(4)(c) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(d)(iii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F34Words in Art. 59(4)(e) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(d)(iv); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F35Words in Art. 59(4)(e) substituted (S.) (1.1.2021) by The Rural Development (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/477), regs. 1(2), 4(12)(c)(ii)
F36Art. 59(4)(f)-(h) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(d)(v); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F37Art. 59(5)(6) substituted (S.) (1.1.2021) by The Rural Development (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/477), regs. 1(2), 4(12)(d)
F38Word in Art. 59(6a) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(fa)(i) (as inserted by S.I. 2020/1445, regs. 1(2)(a), 12(5)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F39Word in Art. 59(6a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(fa)(ii) (as inserted by S.I. 2020/1445, regs. 1(2)(a), 12(5)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F40Words in Art. 59(6a) omitted (S.) (15.3.2021) by virtue of The Rural Development (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/33), regs. 1, 2(10)
F41Art. 59(7) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(g); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F42Art. 59(8) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(h); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
1.The decision approving a rural development programme shall set the [F44core contribution] to the programme. The decision shall clearly identify, where necessary, the appropriations allocated to the less developed regions.
2.The [F45core] contribution shall be calculated on the basis of the amount of eligible public expenditure.
[F463. The rural development programmes shall establish a single core contribution rate applicable to all measures. Where applicable, a separate core contribution rate shall be established for less-developed regions, as well as for transition regions. The maximum core contribution rate shall be:]
[X3(a)85 % of the eligible public expenditure in the less developed regions F47...;]
(b)75 % of the eligible public expenditure for all regions whose GDP per capita for the 2007-2013 period was less than 75 % of the average of the EU-25 for the reference period but whose GDP per capita is above 75 % of the GDP average of the EU-27;
(c)63 % of the eligible public expenditure for the transition regions other than those referred to in point (b) of this paragraph;
(d)53 % of the eligible public expenditure in the other regions.
The minimum [F48core] contribution rate shall be 20 %.
4.By way of derogation from paragraph 3, the maximum [F49core] contribution shall be:
(a)80 % for the measures referred to in Articles 14, 27 and 35, for the LEADER local development referred to in Article 32 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 and for operations under point (a)(i) of Article 19(1). [X3That rate may be increased to a maximum of 90 % for the programmes of less developed regions F50... and of transition regions referred to in points (b) and (c) of paragraph 3;]
(b)75 % for operations contributing to the objectives of environment and climate change mitigation and adaptation under Article 17, points (a) and (b) of Article 21(1), Articles 28 29, 30 31 and 34;
F51(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(d)the contribution rate applicable to the measure concerned increased by an additional 10 percentage points for contributions to financial instruments referred to in point (b) of Article 38(1) of Regulation 1303/2013;
[X3(e)100 % for operations receiving funding from funds transferred to the [F52core contribution] in application of Article 136a(1) of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 and Article 7(2) and Article 14(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013;]
[F53(ea)100 % for operations receiving funding from additional resources referred to in Article 58a(1). Member States may establish a single, specific EAFRD contribution rate applicable to all those operations;]
F54(f). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F54(g). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F54(h). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F555.At least 5 % F56... of the total [F57core] contribution to the rural development programme shall be reserved for LEADER and community-led local development as referred to in Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2020/2220.
When Member States make use of the possibility provided for in the sixth or seventh subparagraph of Article 14(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013, the percentages laid down in the first subparagraph of this paragraph shall apply to the total EAFRD contribution to the rural development programme without the additional support made available in accordance with the sixth or seventh subparagraph of Article 14(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013.]
6.At least 30 % of the total [F58core] contribution to the rural development programme shall be reserved for measures under the following Articles: Article 17 for environment and climate related investments; Articles 21, 28, 29 and 30, with the exception of Water Framework Directive related payments; and Articles 31, 32 and 34.
F59...
[F606a.The F61... support provided under Article 39b shall not exceed 2 % of the total [F62core] contribution to the rural development programme for the years 2014-2020 as provided for in Part One of Annex I.]
F637.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F648.An expenditure receiving support for rural development shall not be co-financed by way of a contribution from under Regulation 508/2014 or CMO support or direct payment support.]
9.Public expenditure on aid to enterprises shall comply with the aid limits laid down in respect of State aid, unless this Regulation provides otherwise.]
Editorial Information
X3Substituted by Corrigendum to Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 (Official Journal of the European Union L 347 of 20 December 2013).
Extent Information
E3This version of this provision applies to Wales only; separate versions have been created for England and Scotland and Northern Ireland
Textual Amendments
F43Arts. 51-59 omitted (W.) (26.3.2021 in so far as it relates to domestic support for rural development) by virtue of The Agricultural Support (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/400), regs. 1(2), 7(44)
F44Words in Art. 59(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F45Word in Art. 59(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F46Words in Art. 59(3) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(c)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F47Words in Art. 59(3)(a) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(c)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F48Word in Art. 59(3) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(c)(iii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F49Word in Art. 59(4) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(d)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F50Words in Art. 59(4)(a) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(d)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F51Art. 59(4)(c) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(d)(iii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F52Words in Art. 59(4)(e) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(d)(iv); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F53Inserted by Regulation (EU) 2020/2220 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 December 2020 laying down certain transitional provisions for support from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and from the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) in the years 2021 and 2022 and amending Regulations (EU) No 1305/2013, (EU) No 1306/2013 and (EU) No 1307/2013 as regards resources and application in the years 2021 and 2022 and Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 as regards resources and the distribution of such support in respect of the years 2021 and 2022
F54Art. 59(4)(f)-(h) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(d)(v); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F55Substituted by Regulation (EU) 2020/2220 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 December 2020 laying down certain transitional provisions for support from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and from the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) in the years 2021 and 2022 and amending Regulations (EU) No 1305/2013, (EU) No 1306/2013 and (EU) No 1307/2013 as regards resources and application in the years 2021 and 2022 and Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 as regards resources and the distribution of such support in respect of the years 2021 and 2022
F56Words in Art. 59(5) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(e)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F57Word in Art. 59(5) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(e)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F58Word in Art. 59(6) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(f)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F59Words in Art. 59(6) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(f)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F60Substituted by Regulation (EU) 2020/2220 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 December 2020 laying down certain transitional provisions for support from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and from the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) in the years 2021 and 2022 and amending Regulations (EU) No 1305/2013, (EU) No 1306/2013 and (EU) No 1307/2013 as regards resources and application in the years 2021 and 2022 and Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 as regards resources and the distribution of such support in respect of the years 2021 and 2022
F61Word in Art. 59(6a) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(fa)(i) (as inserted by S.I. 2020/1445, regs. 1(2)(a), 12(5)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F62Word in Art. 59(6a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(fa)(ii) (as inserted by S.I. 2020/1445, regs. 1(2)(a), 12(5)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F63Art. 59(7) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(g); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F64Art. 59(8) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(h); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
1.The decision approving a rural development programme shall set the [F65core contribution] to the programme. The decision shall clearly identify, where necessary, the appropriations allocated to the less developed regions.
2.The [F66core] contribution shall be calculated on the basis of the amount of eligible public expenditure.
[F673. The rural development programmes shall establish a single core contribution rate applicable to all measures. Where applicable, a separate core contribution rate shall be established for less-developed regions, as well as for transition regions. The maximum core contribution rate shall be:]
[X4(a)85 % of the eligible public expenditure in the less developed regions F68...;]
(b)75 % of the eligible public expenditure for all regions whose GDP per capita for the 2007-2013 period was less than 75 % of the average of the EU-25 for the reference period but whose GDP per capita is above 75 % of the GDP average of the EU-27;
(c)63 % of the eligible public expenditure for the transition regions other than those referred to in point (b) of this paragraph;
(d)53 % of the eligible public expenditure in the other regions.
The minimum [F69core] contribution rate shall be 20 %.
4.By way of derogation from paragraph 3, the maximum [F70core] contribution shall be:
(a)80 % for the measures referred to in Articles 14, 27 and 35, for the LEADER local development referred to in Article 32 of Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 and for operations under point (a)(i) of Article 19(1). [X4That rate may be increased to a maximum of 90 % for the programmes of less developed regions F71... and of transition regions referred to in points (b) and (c) of paragraph 3;]
(b)75 % for operations contributing to the objectives of environment and climate change mitigation and adaptation under Article 17, points (a) and (b) of Article 21(1), Articles 28 29, 30 31 and 34;
F72(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(d)the contribution rate applicable to the measure concerned increased by an additional 10 percentage points for contributions to financial instruments referred to in point (b) of Article 38(1) of Regulation 1303/2013;
[X4(e)100 % for operations receiving funding from funds transferred to the [F73core contribution] in application of Article 136a(1) of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 and Article 7(2) and Article 14(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013;]
[F74(ea)100 % for operations receiving funding from additional resources referred to in Article 58a(1). Member States may establish a single, specific EAFRD contribution rate applicable to all those operations;]
F75(f). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F75(g). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F75(h). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F765.At least 5% of the total core contribution to the rural development programme shall be reserved for LEADER.]
6.At least 30 % of the total [F77core] contribution to the rural development programme shall be reserved for measures under the following Articles: Article 17 for environment and climate related investments; Articles 21, 28, 29 and 30, with the exception of Water Framework Directive related payments; and Articles 31, 32 and 34.
F78...
[F796a.The F80... support provided under Article 39b shall not exceed 2 % of the total [F81core] contribution to the rural development programme F82....]
F837.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F848.An expenditure receiving support for rural development shall not be co-financed by way of a contribution from under Regulation 508/2014 or CMO support or direct payment support.]
9.Public expenditure on aid to enterprises shall comply with the aid limits laid down in respect of State aid, unless this Regulation provides otherwise.
Editorial Information
X4Substituted by Corrigendum to Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 (Official Journal of the European Union L 347 of 20 December 2013).
Extent Information
E4This version of this provision applies to Northern Ireland only; separate versions have been created for England and Scotland and Wales
Textual Amendments
F65Words in Art. 59(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F66Word in Art. 59(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F67Words in Art. 59(3) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(c)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F68Words in Art. 59(3)(a) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(c)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F69Word in Art. 59(3) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(c)(iii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F70Word in Art. 59(4) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(d)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F71Words in Art. 59(4)(a) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(d)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F72Art. 59(4)(c) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(d)(iii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F73Words in Art. 59(4)(e) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(d)(iv); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F74Inserted by Regulation (EU) 2020/2220 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 December 2020 laying down certain transitional provisions for support from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and from the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) in the years 2021 and 2022 and amending Regulations (EU) No 1305/2013, (EU) No 1306/2013 and (EU) No 1307/2013 as regards resources and application in the years 2021 and 2022 and Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 as regards resources and the distribution of such support in respect of the years 2021 and 2022
F75Art. 59(4)(f)-(h) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(d)(v); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F76Art. 59(5) substituted (E.N.I.) (22.7.2022) by The Common Agricultural Policy (Cross-Compliance Exemptions and Transitional Regulation) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/861), regs. 1(2), 3(12)(a)
F77Word in Art. 59(6) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(f)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F78Words in Art. 59(6) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(f)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F79Substituted by Regulation (EU) 2020/2220 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 December 2020 laying down certain transitional provisions for support from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and from the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) in the years 2021 and 2022 and amending Regulations (EU) No 1305/2013, (EU) No 1306/2013 and (EU) No 1307/2013 as regards resources and application in the years 2021 and 2022 and Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 as regards resources and the distribution of such support in respect of the years 2021 and 2022
F80Word in Art. 59(6a) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(fa)(i) (as inserted by S.I. 2020/1445, regs. 1(2)(a), 12(5)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F81Word in Art. 59(6a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(fa)(ii) (as inserted by S.I. 2020/1445, regs. 1(2)(a), 12(5)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F82Words in Art. 59(6a) omitted (E.N.I.) (22.7.2022) by virtue of The Common Agricultural Policy (Cross-Compliance Exemptions and Transitional Regulation) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/861), regs. 1(2), 3(12)(b)
F83Art. 59(7) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(g); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F84Art. 59(8) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Rural Development (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/764), regs. 1, 7(5)(h); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
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