Agriculture – Sustainability
The 'Agriculture – Sustainability' program by L-Bank and Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank offers low-interest loans for investments in environmental protection, climate protection, and animal welfare for agricultural businesses in Baden-Württemberg. It specifically promotes the transformation of agriculture through measures such as increasing energy efficiency, organic farming, and innovative future fields.
Who is funded? Target Groups and Regional Focus
The 'Agriculture – Sustainability' program primarily targets agricultural businesses in Baden-Württemberg. It supports both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger businesses, provided they meet certain criteria. The goal is to promote investments that contribute to the sustainable transformation of agriculture.
What is funded? Investments in Agriculture
The 'Agriculture – Sustainability' program by L-Bank specifically promotes investments that support agricultural businesses on their path to greater sustainability and climate-friendliness. This includes a wide range of measures from energy efficiency to innovative cultivation systems.
Type and Scope of Funding
Funding is provided in the form of low-interest loans, which can cover up to 100 percent of the eligible investment costs. The loan amount is limited per company and per year, and there are various term options with different fixed interest periods.
Conditions and Requirements
To receive funding from the 'Agriculture – Sustainability' program, applicants must meet certain legal, administrative, and state aid requirements. These include criteria for company size, project location, and specific regulations regarding EU state aid rules.
Application Procedure and Selection Process
The application procedure for the 'Agriculture – Sustainability' program is carried out via the commercial bank, which forwards the funding application to the L-Bank. Timely application before the start of the project is crucial.
Legal Basis and Regulations
The 'Agriculture – Sustainability' program is based on specific guidelines from the L-Bank and Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank, which in turn take into account European state aid regulations, particularly the Agricultural Group Exemption Regulation.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
€10,000,000
Deadline:
always open
Open Until:
30.06.2030
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Baden-Württemberg (Germany)
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Renewable Energy, Environmental and Climate Protection
Beneficiaries:
Agricultural primary production (agriculture, horticulture, and viticulture)
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Implementation, Product Development, Planning
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Regional
Funding Body:
L-Bank, Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank
Managed By:
L-Bank
Additional Partners:
Bürgschaftsbank