The third (3rd) amendment to the Call for Action: funding for existing gyms and playgrounds of the EPANEK, regarding the extension of the deadline for submission of funding applications until Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 17:00 instead of Friday, September 10, 2021 at 15:00.

At the same time, the eligible Nace Codes are added:

93.29.11.06 Amusement park services
93.29.19.00 Various entertainment services n.e.c.

The Action concerns the support with the subsidy of existing companies active in the provision of services of gyms and playgrounds, which were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Their operation had been suspended throughout the duration of the general restrictive measures in the country. The aim of the Action is to cover in the form of support for future operating costs. This includes the cost of employment, but also the depreciation of fixed equipment. It also covers part of the liquidity needed to relaunch these activities, as well as to provide an incentive to maintain the aided activities in the near future, thus indirectly supporting job retention.

Subsidy for Existing Enterprises - Budget of the Action

The total budget is EUR 16 million. euro for all regions of the country.

The Action is co-financed by the European Social Fund (ESF) of the European Union and national resources.

Beneficiaries of the Action

Eligible are Very Small, Small and Medium Enterprises providing gym services and playground services (irrespective of their legal form) which maintain a licensed place of business in a separate place from their home.

The eligible Nace Codes, in which the potentially benefiting companies (main SMRs or SMRs with the largest revenues according to the E3 tax form of the year 2019) should operate, are:

• 93.13.10: Gym services
• 93.13.10.01 Gym services of special gymnastics (aerobics, pilates, yoga, etc.)
• 93.13.10.02 Gymnastics or non-gymnastics services
• 93.11: Operation of sports facilities
• 93.11.10 Operation services of sports facilities
• 93.11.10.01 Stadium services (4X4, 5X5, etc.), football, basketball, tennis, etc.
• 93.11.10.02 Golf course or mini golf services
• 93.11.10.03 Swimming pool services
• 93.11.10.04 Karting track services
• 93.11.10.05 Bowling area services
• 93.29.11.06 Amusement park services
• 93.29.19.00 Various entertainment services n.e.c.
• 93.29.19.05 Playground services

It is noted that Nace Code 93.13.10.03: Services of a physical education teacher or trainer, is not eligible in the Action.