01.12.2021

THEY GIVE GRANTS OF UP TO BGN 30,000 TO SMALL FARMS

The Ministry of Agriculture opened the reception under sub-measure 6.3 "Start-up aid for the development of small farms" of the Rural Development Program 2014-2020. The total amount of grants under the procedure is nearly BGN 40 million.

It aims to accelerate the modernization and technological renewal of small farms by increasing their economic development. Priority will be given to projects of candidates with education in agriculture, organic producers, as well as those who operate in mountainous areas.

Documents for participation can be submitted until 17:30 on 02.03.2022, and the full package can be found on the website of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry: https://www.mzh.government.bg/bg/politiki-i-programi/programi-za-finansirane/programa-za-razvitie-na-selskite-rayoni/  and in the Information System for Management and Monitoring (UMIS 2020). The application and evaluation of proposals will be entirely electronic.

Potential applicants must be registered farmers and own a holding with a standard production volume (SPO) between the BGN equivalent of EUR 2,000 and EUR 7,999, inclusive.

The maximum amount of funds for one candidate is up to BGN 30,000, and their payment will be made in two stages. The first payment will be worth nearly BGN 20,000 and will be made within two months after the conclusion of the administrative contract. The final payment will be made after the exact implementation of the business plan, which will be certified by an on-site inspection by the State Fund "Agriculture" - Paying Agency.

We remind you that small farmers can use the services of the National Agricultural Advisory Service, which provides free of charge specialized consulting services, including the preparation of business plans for the sub-measure.