Social cultivations

Il “Social Cultivations” call It is a project promoted nationally by Filiera Futura and implemented locally by several banking foundations. Its goal is to foster and create the conditions for the systemic development of social agriculture practices in local areas, generating a positive impact on communities with the support of banking foundations. This can be achieved by building synergies between the third sector, public bodies, and agricultural businesses, encouraging the development of collaborative models and networks that can foster social inclusion, employment, and the well-being of those involved.

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The deadline to participate is May 20, 2026

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Objectives of the tender

The call aims to trigger a virtuous process of creation of stable and lasting collaborative networks that generate profound impacts on the stakeholders and on the socioeconomic fabric of the area, while strengthening the welfare system. It aims to be a catalyst for the construction of a more resilient and participatory welfare systemBy leveraging local resources, activating communities, engaging local public and private entities, and empowering vulnerable groups with fewer opportunities, Social Agriculture becomes a strategic lever for sustainable development and building a more equitable and inclusive society.

Subject of the tender

The Call for Proposals is committed to supporting social agriculture practices related to the areas defined in Law 141/2015 above.

By way of example and not limited to, the following activities can be carried out:

• Empowerment programs for people in situations of disadvantage and vulnerability, i.e. a set of training, educational and support actions aimed at strengthening the skills, competences and autonomy of people living in conditions of social, economic, psychological or physical vulnerability
• social and school gardens;
• animal-assisted intervention activities;
• green therapies and/or orthotherapy;
• outdoor education and summer farm holidays for disadvantaged and vulnerable people;
• job placement and social inclusion paths in agriculture;
• active longevity services in nature;
• light home care in rural contexts.

Budget

The total expected amount of financial resources that can be provided by the Foundation is 220 thousand eurosThe maximum amount that can be requested is equal to 30 thousand euros and no mandatory co-financing is required. The availability of own resources or third-party funding to support the project will be a key consideration during the evaluation process.

Projects carried out within individual or associated agricultural businesses or within spaces where social agriculture activities are practiced will be eligible.

Eligible subjects

Only those who can apply can apply. entities which, according to their Statute, are in line with Article 11 of the Regulations of Institutional Activities of the CRC FoundationTo be eligible, the applicant must be willing to receive assistance and guidance from beneficiaries in writing their projects and implementing them. The call is open to the entire province, and a prerequisite for eligibility is that the project activities involve the province of Cuneo. Each entity may submit only one application.

Times and methods for submitting applications

The request for a contribution must be submitted exclusively in electronic format using the ROL procedure specifically activated on the Foundation's website no later than 9:59 AM on July 20, 2026.

The required documents to attach to the application are specified on the online form and in each section of this announcement. The printed and signed form must be uploaded in PDF format using the dedicated online procedure by the aforementioned deadline.

The grant approval is expected by July 2026, with subsequent publication on the Foundation's website and written communication of the outcome to all those who have submitted an application.