Applications are open until the 23rd October 2026, applications for the type:
D.1.1.1.2 – Small Investments in the Bioeconomy and Circular Economy
Geographical Area Covered: Municipalities of Alcácer do Sal, Grândola, Odemira, Santiago do Cacém and Sines
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:
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More than 10,000 euros and 250,000 euros or less – 50%
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Investments that contribute to improving environmental performance – 55%
Selection Criteria:
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Contribution to the goals of the LDS (Local Development Strategy):
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The application includes the main raw material, in quantities exceeding 50%, sourced from the Alentejo coast (including the beneficiary’s own production), as evidenced by the submission of raw material purchase contracts (for new companies) and invoices and balance sheets for the year prior to the submission of the application (for existing companies)
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The beneficiary has their tax address in one of the intervention municipalities of GAL ADL – Litoral Alentejano, proven by the tax address certificate;
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The application is innovative, with the introduction of new activity sectors being considered, as proven by the presentation of a registration information certificate from the Tax Authority
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The application presents the necessary opinions and/or licences, in accordance with the nature and location of the proposed investments at the date of submission of the application, proven by the submission of mandatory opinions and/or licences
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Applications up to €125,000 of eligible investment determined during the analysis phase
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Investments in renewable energies
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Internal Rate of Return equal to or greater than the European Central Bank’s refinancing rate (REFI) by at least 1.5%, as at the date of publication of the notice
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Creation of new jobs
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Investments that use or add value to by-products or waste in the production process
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