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Individual Farm Funding Programme (RL-EFP) – Funding for Diversification Investments (FID)
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Last updated: 14.6.2025

The "Individual Farm Funding Programme for Agriculture (RL-EFP) – Funding for Diversification Investments (FID)" supports agricultural businesses in Hesse in developing additional sources of income and making necessary investments. It aims to strengthen economic power in rural areas and prepare farms for the future.

Who is Funded

This program targets agricultural businesses in Hesse that wish to diversify their operations through investments in modernization, productivity enhancement, or the creation of non-agricultural income sources. It aims to improve the competitiveness and sustainability of the agricultural structure and strengthen rural areas.

What is Funded

The funding covers a wide range of investments in agricultural businesses aimed at improving operational performance, sustainability, and diversification. This includes both productive and non-productive investments that contribute to achieving the program's objectives.

Type and Scope of Funding

The program offers financial support in the form of non-repayable grants and guarantees. The funding amount varies depending on the type of investment and can be increased under certain conditions, such as funding for young farmers or cooperatives.

Conditions and Requirements

Various conditions and requirements must be observed for applying for and receiving funding, ranging from the legal form of the company to compliance with operational economic efficiency regulations.

Application Procedure

The application for funding must be submitted before the start of the project. Projects are selected in a targeted manner, considering identified needs for action and available budgetary funds.

The funding program is based on several European and national regulations and laws that define the legal basis and framework conditions for granting aid.

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Funding Overview

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

600.000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

always open

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Unknown

Region

Region:

Hesse (excluding core areas of Bad Homburg, Darmstadt, Frankfurt, Fulda, Giessen, Hanau, Kassel, Marburg, Offenbach, Rüsselsheim, Wetzlar, Wiesbaden)

Sectors

Sectors:

Agriculture and Agribusiness, Service Sector, Tourism

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Agriculture, forestry & fishing

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Planning, Feasibility Study, Implementation, Process Optimization, Commercialization, Scaling

Funding Provider

Program Level: Regional

Funding Body: State of Hesse

Managed By: Competent District Administrator (lower agricultural authority)

Additional Partners: PLANAK

Website: Kreisnavigator