G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.17  
 
21 July 2017 
(17-4000) Page: 1/15 
Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures  Original: English  
 
SUBSIDIES  
NEW AND FULL NOTIFIC ATION PURSUANT TO AR TICLE XVI:1  
OF THE GATT 1994 AND  ARTICLE 25 OF THE AG REEMENT  
ON SUBSIDIES AND COU NTERVAILING MEASURES  
EUROPEAN UNION 
Addendum  
The following addendum to the notification of the European Union relates to su bsidy programmes 
of Lithuania . 
 
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  LITHUANIA  
 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
 
1   SUPPORT TO PANEVĖŽYS  FREE ECONOMIC ZONE  ................................ ........................  3 
2   SUPPORT TO KLAIPEDA FREE ECONOMIC ZONE  ................................ ..........................  4 
3   SUPPORT TO KAUNAS FR EE ECONOMIC ZONE  ................................ .............................  5 
4   CONSULTING SERVICES FOR COMPANIES  ................................ ................................ ... 6 
5   REIMBURSEMENT OF THE  COST OF POLLUTION PE RMITS IN ELECTRICITY  
PRICES  ................................ ................................ ................................ .............................  7 
6   INCREASING BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY AND IMP ROVING ENVIRONMENT 
FOR BUSINESS  ................................ ................................ ................................ .................  8 
6.1   Leader LT  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................  8 
6.2   Invest LT -2 ................................ ................................ ................................ .................  8 
6.3. Invest LT  ................................ ................................ ................................ .....................  9 
7   USE OF RENEWABLE ENE RGY SOURCES FOR ENER GY PRODUCTION  ..........................  10 
8   AID TO COMPENSATE FO R THE DAMAGE CAUSED BY WOLVES TO FARM 
ANIMALS AND THE DAMA GE CAUSED BY EUROPEA N BISONS  ................................ .........  11 
9   FISHERIES  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................  12 
9.1   Support for the improvement of conservation of natural resources in fisheries ponds  .......... 12 
9.2   European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF)  ................................ ............................... 13 
 
 
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  1  SUPPORT TO PANEVĖŽYS  FREE ECONOMIC ZONE  
1. Title of the programme  
 
Investment promotion in the Panevėžys Free Economic Zone.  
 
Brief description of the programme : 
 
Investment promotion scheme in the Panevėžys Free Economic Zone is based on tax concessions. 
According t o the national legislation, only FEZ enterprises may apply tax incentives. The zone 
management company shall take the decision concerning issuance of a license for an economic 
entity 's activities in the free economic zone.  
 
Companies established in the FEZ  enjoy favourable tax treatment:  
 
 Real estate tax exemption;  
 The zone enterprise for capital investments which have reached more than 1 million euro 
shall not pay any profit tax for 6 taxable periods starting with the taxable period when such 
investment am ount has been reached and shall be applied the profit tax tariff reduced by 
50% for the next 10 taxable periods.  
 
2. Period covered by notification  
 
The years 2015 and 2016 . 
 
3. Policy objective and /or purpose of the subsidy  
 
To create in the FEZ favourab le taxation, legal and other conditions for economic -commercial 
activities to attract foreign and local enterprises, which develop and introduce technical -scientific 
progress, therein as well as to stimulate foreign investments and create new jobs.  
 
4. Authority of the programme  
 
Ministry of Economy . 
 
Law of the Republic of Lithuania on the Fundamentals of Free Economic Zones, 28  June 1995, 
No. I-976. Last amendment No. XII-2698 as of 3 November 2016 .  
 
Law of the Republic of Lithuania on Panevėžys Free Eco nomic Zone, 13 March 2012, No.  XI-1924. 
Last amendment No. XII -944 as of 12 June 2014.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
Tax exemption . 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
In 2015 – to 1 entity (1.225 EUR million), in 2016 – to 1 entity (0.19 7 EUR million) . Further 
information provided above in section "Brief description of the programme ".  
 
7.  Expenditure under the programme  
 
 2015  2016  
TOTAL  1.225 EUR million  0.197 EUR million  
 
8.  Duration of the programme  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an  assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N/A. 
 
2  SUPPORT TO KLAIPEDA FREE ECONOMIC ZONE  
1. Title of the programme  
 
Investment promotion in the Klaipeda Free Economic Zone.  
 
Brief description of the programme:  
 
Investment promotion scheme in the Klaipeda  Free Economic Zone is based on tax concessions. 
According to the national legislation, only FEZ enterprises may apply tax incentives. The zone 
management company shall take the decision concerning issuance of a license for an economic 
entity 's activities in the free economic zone.  
 
Companies established in the FEZ enjoy favourable tax treatment:  
 
 Real estate tax exemption;  
 The zone enterprise for capital investments which have reached more than 1 million euro 
shall not pay any profit tax for 6 taxable peri ods starting with the taxable period when such 
investment amount has been reached and shall be applied the profit tax tariff reduced by 
50% for the next 10 taxable periods.  
 
2. Period covered by notification  
 
The years 2015 and 2016 . 
 
3. Policy objective and /or  purpose of the subsidy  
 
To create in the FEZ favourable taxation, legal and other conditions for economic -commercial 
activities to attract foreign and local enterprises, which develop and introduce technical -scientific 
progress, therein as well as to stim ulate foreign investments and create new jobs.  
 
4. Authority of the programme  
 
Ministry of Economy . 
 
Law of the Republic of Lithuania on the Fundamentals of Free Economic Zones, 28  June 1995, 
No. I-976. Last amendment No. XII-2698 as of 3 November 2016 .  
 
Law of the Republic of Lithuania on Klaipeda Free Economic Zone, 12 September 1996, No.  1-
1516. Last amendment, No. XII -947 as of 12 June 2014.  
 
5. Form of assistance  
 
Tax exemption . 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
In 2015, the subsidy was granted to 21 entities and in 2016 – to 25 entities  (Further information 
provided above in section "Brief description of the programme ").  
 
7. Expenditure under the programme  
 
 2015  2016  
TOTAL  4.980 EUR Million  6.291 EUR Million  
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  8. Duration of the programme  
 
Unlimite d. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N/A. 
 
3  SUPPORT TO KAUNAS FR EE ECONOMIC ZONE  
1. Title of the programme  
 
Investment promotion in the Kaunas Free Economic Zone.  
 
Brief description of the programme  
 
Investment p romotion scheme in the Kaunas Free Economic Zone is based on tax concessions. 
According to the national legislation, only FEZ enterprises may apply tax incentives. The zone 
management company shall take the decision concerning issuance of a license for an economic 
entity 's activities in the free economic zone.  
 
Companies established in the FEZ enjoy favourable tax treatment:  
 
 Real estate tax exemption;  
 The zone enterprise for capital investments which have reached more than 1 million euro 
shall not pay any profit tax for 6 taxable periods starting with the taxable period when such 
investment amount has been reached and shall be applied the profit tax tariff reduced by 
50% for the next 10 taxable periods.  
 
2. Period covered by notification  
 
The year 2015 . 
 
3. Policy objective and /or purpose of the subsidy  
 
To create in the FEZ favourable taxation, legal and other conditions for economic -commercial 
activities to attract foreign and local enterprises, which develop and introduce technical -scientific 
progress, t herein as well as to stimulate foreign investments and create new jobs.  
 
4. Authority of the programme  
 
Ministry of Economy . 
 
Law of the Republic of Lithuania on the Fundamentals of Free Economic Zones, 28  June 1995, 
No. I-976. Last amendment No. XII-2698 as of 3 November 2016 .  
 
Law of the Republic of Lithuania on Kaunas Free Economic Zone, 22 October 1996, No.  I-1591. 
Last amendment No. XII -946 as of 12 June 2014.  
 
5. Form of assistance  
 
Tax exemption . 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
In 201 5, the subsidy was granted to 8 entities (Further information provided above in section 
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  7. Expenditure under the programme  
 
 2015  
TOTAL  4.467 EUR million  
 
8.  Duration of the programme  
 
Unlimited . 
9.  Statistical d ata permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N/A. 
 
4   CONSULTING SERVICES FOR COMPANIES  
1. Title of the programme  
 
Consulting services on business development in foreign markets  
 
2. Period covered by notification  
 
The year 2016. 
 
3. Policy object ive and /or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The aim is to provide consultations  to Lithuanian food industry to ensure their smooth entrance 
into foreign markets, enabling them successfully implement their business development activities 
in the relevant markets. It  is one of the measures to help vulnerable sectors. The measure was 
introduced by the Lithuanian Government in the Recommendations on the diversification of 
exports of Lithuania in 2014 -2015, seeking to reduce losses incurred due to the Russian embargo 
on food imports.  
 
4. Authority of the programme  
 
Ministry of Economy . 
 
5. Form of the assistance  
 
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Consultations  to Lithuanian food industry to ensure their smooth entrance into foreign markets, 
enabling them successf ully implement their business development activities in the relevant 
markets. The subsidy is provided to cover up 100 % of consulting services costs. 
7. Expenditure under the programme  
 
 2015  2016  
TOTAL  - 0.250 R Million  
 
8. Duration of the programme  
 
The year  2016.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
N/A. 
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  5   REIMBURSEMENT OF THE  COST OF POLLUTION PE RMITS IN ELECTRICITY  PRICES  
1. Title of the programme  
 
Reimbursement of the cost of pollution permits in electricity prices  
 
Brief description of the programme:  
 
The reimbursement of ineligible costs aims to minimise the risk of carbon leakage, preserving the 
EU ETS objective to achieve cost -efficient decarbonisation and minimising competition distortions 
in the internal market . 
 
2. Period covered by notification  
 
The years 2015 and 2016 . 
 
3. Policy objective and /or purpose of the subsidy  
 
To cover expenses of electricity price increase for industrial companies that would include the EU 
ETS costs and help reduce carbon dioxide emissi ons.  
 
4. Authority of the programme  
 
Ministry of Economy . 
 
Legislation under which support is granted:  
 
Order of the Minister of Economy of the Republic of Lithuania No. 4 -848 of 30 December „Due to 
costs included in electricity prices, in relation with the  European Union's greenhouse gas 
emissions, compensation instruments for industry sectors and subsectors in 2014 -2020 period for 
approval . 
 
5. Form of the assistance  
 
Direct grant . 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
State aid can be provided only to t hose operators that have electricity supply contracts with 
incorporated carbon dioxide emission cover expenses.  The operator, in order to obtain state aid, 
provides free -format electronic application to the Ministry of Economy, as well as the data needed 
to calculate the state aid.  
 
7. Expenditure under the programme  
 
 2015  2016  
TOTAL  0 EUR Million  0.132 EUR Million  
 
8. Duration of the programme  
 
From the year  2015 to 2020 . 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
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  6  INCREASING BUSINESS PRO DUCTIVITY AND IMPROV ING ENVIRONMENT FOR 
BUSINESS  
6.1  Leader LT  
1. Title of the programme  
 
Leader LT . 
 
2. Period covered by notification  
 
The years 2015 and 2016.  
 
3. Policy objective and /or purpose of the subsidy  
 
To promote investment directed to increasing productivity and exports or production of new 
products.  
 
4. Authority of the programme  
 
Ministry of Economy . 
 
Legislation under which support is granted:  
 
Measure "Leader LT " project financing guidelines approved by Order No. 4 -102 issued by Minist er 
of Economy of the Republic of Lithuania  
 
5. Form of the assistance  
 
Grant . 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Call for proposals . 
 
7. Expenditure under the programme  
 
 2015  2016  
TOTAL  0.018 EUR Million  0 
 
8. Duration of the programme  
 
The year 2015. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
 
6.2  Invest LT -2 
1. Title of the programme  
 
Invest LT -2. 
 
2. Period covered by notification  
 
The years 2015 and 2016 . 
 
3. Policy objective and /or purpose of the subsidy  
 
To promote dome stic direct investment and new job creation.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.17  
 
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  4. Authority of the programme  
 
Ministry of Economy . 
 
Legislation under which support is granted:  
Measure "Invest LT -2" project financing guidelines approved by Order No. 4 -884 issued by Minister 
of Economy of the R epublic of Lithuania.  
 
5. Form of the assistance  
 
Grant . 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
Call for proposals . 
 
7. Expenditure under the programme  
 
 2015  2016  
TOTAL  2.088 EUR Million  0 
 
8. Duration of the programme  
 
N/A. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an a ssessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A 
 
6.3. Invest LT  
1. Title of the programme  
 
Invest LT . 
 
2. Period covered by notification  
 
The years 2015 and 2 016. 
 
3. Policy objective and /or purpose of the subsidy  
 
To create and (or) expand the infrastructure of  industry parks and free economic zones thus 
creating favourable conditions for FDI.  
 
4. Authority of the programme  
 
Ministry of Economy . 
 
Legislation under which support is granted:  
 
Measure "Invest LT " project financing guidelines approved by Order No. 4 -368 issued by Minister 
of Economy of the Republic of Lithuania.  
 
5. Form of the assistance  
 
Grant . 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
State project planning . 
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  7. Expenditure under the programme  
 
 2015  2016  
TOTAL  0.875 EUR Million  0 
 
8. Duration of the progr amme  
 
The year 2015. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
 
7  USE OF RENEWABLE ENE RGY SOURCES FOR ENER GY PRODUCTION  
1. Title of the programme  
 
Use of renewable energy sources for energy production  
 
2. Period covered by  notification  
 
The years 2015 and 2016 . 
 
3. Policy objective and /or purpose of the subsidy  
 
To promote domestic direct investment and new job creation.  
 
4. Authority of the programme  
 
Ministry of Economy  
 
Legislation under which support is granted:  
 
Measure "Use of renewable energy sources for energy production " project financing guidelines 
approved by Order No. 4 -442 issued by Minister of Economy of the Republic of Lithuania  
 
5. Form of the assistance  
 
Grant . 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided   
 
Call for pr oposals . 
 
7. Expenditure under the programme  
 
 2015  2016  
TOTAL  0.108 EUR Million  0 
 
8. Duration of the programme  
 
The year 2015. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
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  8   AID TO COMPENSATE FO R THE DAMAGE CAUSED BY WO LVES TO FARM ANIMALS  AND 
THE DAMAGE CAUSED BY  EUROPEAN BISONS  
1. Title of the programme  
 
Aid to compensate for the damage caused by wolves to farm animals and the damage caused by 
European bisons . 
 
Brief description of the programme:  
 
Beneficiaries of aid are undertakings active in primary agricultural production. To be eligible for 
compensation the party suffering the damage must inform the competent authority which will then 
organise the inspection of the site of damage and prepare the assessment of the d amage 
occurred. The application of aid has to be submitted in written form not later than within three 
working days from when the damage has been noticed. The aid is restricted to damage incurred as 
a direct consequence of the damaging event.  
 
The compensa tion may be paid for damages incurred to farm animals and for damages to plants. 
Also veterinary costs resulting from the treatment of wounded animals are eligible for 
compensation.  
 
The aid may be granted up to 80% of veterinary costs and up to 100% of ot her eligible costs. The 
compensation for animals killed and plants destroyed is calculated on the basis of a Ministerial 
Decree, which approves the methodology of calculations.  
 
The aid is granted and paid directly to the undertaking concerned within one m onth from the date 
of calculation of the amount of damage (compensation for the same eligible costs paid by the 
insurance and costs not incurred to the beneficiary because of the damaging event is deducted 
from the aid).  
 
The aid cannot be cumulated with a id received from other local, regional, national or Union 
schemes to cover the same eligible costs.  
 
2. Period covered by notification  
 
The years 2015 and 2016 . 
 
3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy  
 
Compensate for the damage caused by wolve s to farm animals and the damage caused by 
European bisons to the primary agricultural production.  
 
4. Authority of the programme  
 
Ministry of Environment . 
 
Legislation under which support is granted:  
 
Law of the Republic of Lithuania on Hunting, 20  June 2002, No.  IX-966. Last amendment No. XII -
2640 as of 27 September 2016.  
 
Order of the Minister of Environment and of the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania 
on calculation methodology of damage made by game animals, 23  September  2002, No.  486/359. 
Last amendment No. D1 -589/3D -504 as of 6 September 2016.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
Compensation of damage (state aid) . 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
As described in the Law on Hunting (also above in section "Brief description of the prog ramme "). 
 
7. Expenditure under the programme  
 
 2015  2016  
TOTAL  206.5 thousand EUR  243.1 thousand EUR  
 
8. Duration of the programme  
 
From 2015 until 2020 . 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
 
9  FISHERIES  
9.1   Support  for the improvement of conservation of natural resources in fisheries 
ponds  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Support for the improvement of conservation of natural resources in fisheries ponds.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
The years 2015 and 2016. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy programme  
• Support the conservation and improvement of natural resources and biodiversity  
• Support the management of  aquaculture  areas' landscape  
• Protect traditional environmental features of  aquaculture  areas.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under  
which it is granted  
Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania.  
Legislation under which it is granted:  
Commission Regulation (EU) No 1388/2014 of 16 Dece mber 2014 declaring certain categories of 
aid to undertakings active in the production, processing and marketing of fishery and aquaculture 
products compatible with the internal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty 
on the Functioning  of the European Union  (OJ 2014 L 369,  p. 37); 
Order of the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania No. 3D -369 of 11 May 2015 on the 
support for the improvement of conservation of natural resources in aquaculture ponds.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Small and medium -sized enterprises in the aquaculture sector. The procedure for gaining the 
subsidy is the application by individual eligible persons.  
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  7. Total annual amount budgeted for the subsidy  
2015 – 265 690 EUR  
2016 – 281 382  EUR  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy programme   
 
2015 – 2020. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
The support is intended to improve and conserve natural resources in fisheries ponds and would 
thus not appear to have any effects on trade.  
 
9.2  European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
European Mar itime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF)  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
The years 2015 and 2016 . 
 
3. Policy objective and /or purpose of the subsidy  
The objectives of the EMFF are to:  
 Reduction of the impact of fisheries on the marine environment, including the avoidance and 
reduction, as far as possible, of unwanted catches;  
 Protection and restoration of aquatic biodiversity  and ecosystems;  
 Ensuring a balance between fishing capacity and available fishing opportunities;  
 Enhancement of the competitiveness and viability of fisheries enterprises, including of small 
scale coastal fleet, and the improvement of safety or working co nditions;  
 Provision of support to strengthen technological development and innovation, including 
increasing energy efficiency, and knowledge transfer;  
 Enhancement of the competitiveness and viability of aquaculture enterprises, including 
improvement of saf ety or working conditions, in particular of SMEs;  
 Protection and restoration of aquatic biodiversity and enhancement of ecosystems related to 
aquaculture and promotion of resource efficient aquaculture;  
 Promotion of aquaculture having a high level of envir onmental protection, and the promotion 
of animal health and welfare and of public health and safety;  
 Improvement and supply of scientific knowledge and collection and management of data;  
 Provision of support to monitoring, control and enforcement, enhancin g institutional capacity 
and the efficiency of public administration, without increasing the administrative burden;  
 Promotion of economic growth, social inclusion and job creation, and providing support to 
employability and labour mobility in coastal and i nland communities which depend on fishing 
and aquaculture, including the diversification of activities within fisheries and into other 
sectors of maritime economy;  
 Improvement of market organisation for fishery and aquaculture products;  
 Encouragement of in vestment in the processing and marketing sectors;  
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  Axis 1: Implementation of conservation measures; Limiting the impact of fishing on the marine 
environment and adapting fishing to the protect ion of species; Fishing ports, landing sites, auction 
halls and shelters – investments to facilitate compliance with the obligation to land all catches; 
Protection and restoration of marine biodiversity; Support to systems of allocation of fishing 
opportun ities; Added value, product quality and use of unwanted catches; Fishing ports, landing 
sites, auction halls and shelters - investments improving fishing port and auctions halls 
infrastructure or landing sites and shelters; construction of shelters to impr ove safety of 
fishermen;  Partnerships between fishermen and scientists; Energy efficiency and mitigation of 
climate change – on board investments; energy efficiency audits and schemes; studies to assess 
the contribution of alternative propulsion systems an d hull designs; Energy efficiency and 
mitigation of climate change - Replacement or modernisation of main or ancillary engines;  
Axis 2: Productive investments in aquaculture; Productive investments in aquaculture - increasing 
energy efficiency, renewable energy; Aquaculture providing environmental services;  
Axis 3: Data collection; Control and enforcement;  
Axis 4: Preparatory support; Implementation of local development strategies; Cooperation 
activities;  
Axis 5: Production and marketing plans; Storage aid ; Marketing measures  
Axis 7: Technical assistance.  
 
Programmed national contribution (totals for the period 2014 -2020), broken down by 
priority axis (in Euros)   
PRIORITY AXIS NO.  NATIONAL FUNDING (PAID FOR 
BENEFICIARIES), EUR  
2015  2016  
AXIS  1  251 135  
AXIS  2  298 376  
AXIS  3 91 798  123 195  
AXIS  4  10 626  
AXIS  5  43 364  
AXIS  6   
AXIS  7 25 896  69 774  
TOTAL  117 694  796 470  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted)  
Legislation un der which it is granted:  
 
• Council Regulation (EC) No  508/2014  of 20 May 2014 on the European Maritime and 
Fisheries Fund;  
• Council Regulation (EC) No 1303/2013 of 17 December laying down common provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the Europ ean Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the 
European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries 
Fund and laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the 
European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund;  
• Operational Programme for the Lithuanian Fisheries Sector for the period  2014-2020, 
approved by Commission Decision No C(2015) 5897of  17 August  2015.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
Aid is normally in the form of grants.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Ship-owners, enterprises, producer organizations, public and private bodies, professional 
organizations, cooperatives, fishermen.  
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  7. Total and annual national contribution to the programme  
Total national contribution to the programme for  2014 - 2020 – 18 175 928  EUR. 
– 117 694 EUR; 2016 – 796 470 EUR.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
N/A. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
 
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