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De minimis Aid in the Agricultural Sector
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Last updated: 16.6.2025

The De minimis Regulation for the agricultural sector defines thresholds for state aid that are exempt from the notification obligation to the EU Commission. It is not a funding program but a regulatory framework that protects competition among EU member states by allowing aid up to a certain de minimis limit. The regulation is valid until the end of 2027 and primarily targets undertakings engaged in primary agricultural production.

Who is supported

This section describes the eligible undertakings and the geographical scope of the De minimis Regulation in the agricultural sector. It outlines which types of businesses can receive state aid under this EU regulation and what the main objective of the regulation is.

What is supported

This section explains which activities and sectors fall under the De minimis Regulation in the agricultural sector and which types of costs can be considered. It specifies for which particular areas of agriculture state aid can be qualified as "de minimis" and which activities are explicitly excluded.

Type and Scope of Support

This section describes the type of financial support that falls under the De minimis Regulation in the agricultural sector, as well as the maximum aid amounts per undertaking and the duration of the regulation. It explains the ceilings for the cumulation of aid and the various forms of granting.

Conditions and Requirements

This section highlights the essential conditions and regulations that apply to aid beneficiaries under the De minimis Regulation in the agricultural sector. It covers application requirements, cumulation rules, and the specific provisions necessary for compliance with the regulation.

Application Procedure

This section describes the general process for applying and monitoring de minimis aid in the agricultural sector, as the regulation itself does not provide for an application procedure in the sense of a funding program. It outlines how transparency and compliance with aid limits are ensured.

This section explains the legal basis that legitimizes the De minimis Regulation for the agricultural sector and governs its application in the Member States. It lists the primary source of authorization, other relevant provisions, and access to official texts.

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Funding Overview

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

€20,000 (generally), up to €25,000 under certain conditions, per undertaking over three fiscal years

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Unknown

Region

Region:

European Union (All Member States)

Sectors

Sectors:

Agriculture and Agribusiness

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Primary production of agricultural products

Funding Provider

Program Level: European Union

Funding Body: European Commission

Managed By: European Commission, Directorate-General for Competition (DG COMP)

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