Individual Farm Investment Promotion (EIF) – Agricultural Investment Support Program (AFP)

This funding program targets agricultural enterprises and their associations in Bavaria, as well as owners of sole proprietorships in agriculture and collaborating family members. The goal is to support investments that contribute to improving production, working conditions, animal welfare, environmental, and climate protection standards or create new income sources in rural areas.

The program supports investments in durable assets and technical facilities that improve the overall performance and sustainability of agricultural enterprises. This includes investments in primary animal production, considering high protection standards, as well as measures to create and develop additional income sources in rural areas.

Funding is provided as a grant, the amount of which depends on the investment project and the type of funding (AFP or DIV). Grants can amount to up to 65% of eligible costs and are linked to maximum investment volumes and tie-up periods.

Applicants must meet certain legal, economic, and professional requirements, including proof of business management and economic viability. Special conditions apply regarding livestock density and compliance with environmental, climate, and animal welfare standards. In addition, prosperity limits and cooperation rules must be observed.

The application for Individual Farm Investment Promotion (EIF) must be submitted online via iBALIS. All applications undergo a selection process with a points system, and only a single payment application is accepted after the completion of the project.

The funding program is based on the guideline for Individual Farm Investment Promotion (EIF) of the Bavarian State Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Forestry. It integrates provisions from the framework guideline for EU investments, the De minimis Regulation, and the current framework plan of the joint task "Improvement of Agricultural Structure and Coastal Protection".