Funding for Regional Processing and Marketing Facilities

This funding measure targets agricultural micro and small enterprises with their headquarters and business location in Lower Saxony. The aim is to strengthen regional agricultural structures, improve animal welfare, and expand organic farming.

The program supports investments in the regional processing and marketing of agricultural products, especially mobile and partially mobile units. Specific cost categories are eligible for funding, while others, such as construction measures or replacement purchases, are excluded. Projects focus on the implementation and development of infrastructure.

Funding is provided as a non-repayable grant in the form of co-financing. The amount of the grant is limited per project, with both a minimum and a maximum amount defined. The project duration is linked to a commitment period.

Certain conditions must be met for the application and project implementation, including a positive economic viability calculation and compliance with regional sourcing requirements. De minimis aid must be observed, and cumulation with other funding programs is restricted.

The application procedure involves the written submission of complete documents by specified deadlines. Project selection is based on a scoring system, and the disbursement of the grant occurs exclusively according to the expenditure reimbursement principle.

The funding program is authorized by specific guidelines of the state of Lower Saxony and is subject to several EU regulations and national administrative provisions that govern its implementation and compliance with state aid law. Official information and application documents are accessible via the Chamber of Agriculture Lower Saxony.