Factsheet for measure
FI-2020-21/1667
– measures in Finland
Direct subsidy for rural enterprises negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic
Maaseudun yritysten väliaikainen tuki koronaviruspandemiasta johtuviin talousvaikeuksiin
Background information
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the market disruptions caused by it, the financial situation of many enterprises in agriculture has deteriorated.
In order to support these enterprises, a temporary subsidy for small agricultural enterprises was created. The legal basis for this subsidy is the Government Decree 367/2020 on temporary support for rural enterprises (Valtioneuvoston asetus maatalouden yritysten väliaikaisesta tuesta 367/2020).
Content of measure
This grant is available for enterprises that sell and process agricultural products. Only enterprises that employ less than 10 people and whose turnover is up to €2 million are eligible for this grant.
The grant covers up to 80% of the essential expenses such as wage costs and rent. The grant covers up to six months of essential expenses and it can be applied retroactively from March 2020. The amount of this grant is between €2,000 and €80,000.
The grant is administrated by the Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment. There are separate grant schemes for primary production and fisheries.
Use of measure
As of 23 August 2020, 322 enterprises had applied for this support. The total amount granted was approximately €2,8 million.
Target groups
Actors and funding
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Actors
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Funding
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National government
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National funds
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Social partners
Social partners' role in
designing the measure
and form of involvement:
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Trade unions
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Employers' organisations
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Role
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Form
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Not applicable
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Not applicable
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Social partners' role in the
implementation, monitoring and assessment phase:
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Unknown
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Main level of involvement: Unknown
Involvement
No information available.
Views and reactions
No information available.
Sectors and occupations
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This case is sector-specific (only private sector)
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Economic area
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Sector (NACE level 2)
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A - Agriculture, Forestry And Fishing
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A1 Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities
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This case is not occupation-specific.
Sources
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14 May 2020: Government Decree temporary support for rural enterprises (Valtioneuvoston asetus maaseudun yritysten väliaikaisesta tuesta)
(finlex.fi)
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23 August 2020: Temporary support for agricultural enterprises 2020 - applications, granted applications and rejections by ELY-center as of 23.8.2020 (Maaseudun yritysten ja alkutuotannon väliaikainen tuki 2020 Hakemukset, päätökset ja hylkäykset ELY-keskuksittain) 23.8.2020 mennessä
(www.ruokavirasto.fi)
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31 December 2020: Temporary support for rural enterprises for the financial difficulties caused by the coronavirus pandemic (Maaseudun yritysten väliaikainen tuki koronaviruspandemiasta johtuviin talousvaikeuksiin)
(www.ruokavirasto.fi)
