Applications are open until the 30 June 2026, applications for the type:

D.1.1.1.2 – Small Investments in the Bioeconomy and Circular Economy

Geographical Area Covered: Municipalities of Aljustrel, Almodôvar, Castro Verde, Ferreira do Alentejo and Ourique

Appropriation €200 million

Nature of Beneficiaries: Natural or legal persons engaged in the processing of agricultural products, the bioeconomy and the circular economy, as defined in points (e), (k) and (ee) of Article 5 of the Order No. 247/2025/1, of 30 May

Investment: Greater than 10,000 euros and less than 250,000 euros

Support FeesThe grants are awarded in the form of a non-repayable subsidy, according to the following levels and limits:

• More than 10,000 euros and 250,000 euros or less – 50%

• Investments that contribute to improving environmental performance – 50%

Selection Criteria:

• Contribution to the goals of the LDS (Local Development Strategy):

  • Origin of the Raw Material

  • The relevance of the appeal

  • New Company/Activity

  • Investment size

  • Volume of Business

  • Operational Maturity

• To be a organization of producers, a grouping of multi-product producers recognized, or a accredited agricultural cooperative

• Creation of new jobs

Relevance of the Appeal: Operations that involve the transformation, valorization or processing of the following products/resources/materials/energy:

• Wood, wood chips, biomass, cork, straw

• Aromatic and medicinal plants, mushrooms, medronho, edible wild herbs, dye plants, medicinal or of potential industrial use, fig and Indian fig, honey and bee products

• Alentejan breed pigs, Garvonesa and Mertolenga breed cattle, Campanian and Merina breed sheep (with evidence of registration in genealogical books)

• Vineyard

• Fruits and vegetables

• Hunting

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