Jonas Andersson (S), chair of the regional development committee, said the selection process was tough this year because of many applications and high quality. He stated that approved projects have strong local anchoring and contribute to both business development and vibrant rural areas. The investments provide concrete benefits for the location and create positive effects for development across the entire county, according to Andersson.
The total co-financing of 500,000 kronor is distributed among several actors, though the specific recipients and exact distribution have not been disclosed. The number of applications received and the selection criteria also remain unknown.