Hessian Programme for Agri-Environmental and Landscape Conservation Measures (HALM 2) Open
The Hessian Programme for Agri-Environmental and Landscape Conservation Measures (HALM 2) supports agricultural holdings in Hesse in sustainably managing their land. It promotes measures for environmental, nature, and climate protection, as well as the preservation of cultural landscapes, distinguishing itself through its specific focus on Hessian conditions and a variety of detailed funding options.
Who is funded?
This programme is aimed at owners of agricultural holdings in Hesse and associations of these holdings. It promotes particularly sustainable land management and significantly contributes to achieving environmental, nature, and climate protection goals.
What is funded?
The programme supports a variety of measures aimed at sustainable land management and the protection of agro-ecosystems. This includes promoting cooperation in concept development, supporting organic farming, and implementing particularly sustainable practices in arable farming, permanent grassland, and permanent crops. In addition, the conservation of genetic resources and species and biotope protection are supported.
Type and Extent of Funding
Funding is primarily provided as a grant, with the exact amount and form of the grant depending on the specific project. There are fixed-rate financings per hectare or animal, as well as percentage-based financings for concepts. Commitment periods generally extend for at least five years.
Conditions and Requirements
Funding is tied to specific conditions, including compliance with relevant operational standards, careful documentation of all measures, and consent to controls. Clear rules exist regarding consortia, state aid regulations, budget limitations, and other obligations, which include the subsidy relevance of application details and the possibility of adjustments or clawbacks.
Application Procedure
The application process includes the timely submission of a grant application before the start of the commitment period and the annual submission of a payment application. Applications are evaluated by the granting authority, with selection criteria applied in case of oversubscription.
Legal Basis
The HALM 2 programme is based on a specific guideline of the State of Hesse, which is underpinned by a variety of EU regulations and national laws. These legal bases ensure the programme's coherence with the Common Agricultural Policy and other relevant environmental and nature conservation provisions.
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
50.000 €
Deadline:
01.10.2025
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Hesse (Germany)
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Environmental and Climate Protection
Beneficiaries:
Agriculture, forestry & fishing
Funding Stages:
Planning, Implementation, Process Optimization, Service Delivery
Funding Provider
Program Level: Regional
Funding Body: Hessian Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Viticulture, Forests, Hunting and Homeland
Managed By: competent district administration office Hesse, granting authority
Website: zuständiges Landratsamt Hessen