Who it is for.
Farms in the milk production sector, within the economic size class set by the call. The Farm Register and the call's terms are checked.
Limit by SO class
What can be funded.
Investments in primary milk production, eligible buildings, equipment and machinery, and biosecurity measures.
Third call, published 2 October 2026.
Amount and intensity.
€15,000–500,000, with a maximum of €100,000 for machinery. Base rate 45%, a possible +15 percentage points for young farmers or women.
Allocation €15 million
Status and deadline.
Applications are open from 21 October 2026, 12:00 to 1 December 2026, 12:00.
Open until 1 December 2026, 12:00
Eligible costs.
- Investments in primary milk production, eligible buildings, equipment and machinery, and biosecurity measures.
What to check before deciding.
- The farm must belong to the economic size class defined in the call.
- The €100,000 cap on support applies to machinery.
- The intensity top-up for young farmers or women has separate conditions; top-ups are not cumulative.
Eligibility is determined by the farm's economic size class. Large enterprises under the SME rules are not automatically eligible.
How we prepare the project.
First we check the activity, the size of linked enterprises, the location, the costs and the start date. Then we align the budget, own funds and the evidence this instrument requires.
During preparation we agree the responsible people, documents and deadlines. After approval we track procurement, costs, reporting and indicators. See how we manage implementation.
Eligibility check
activity, company size, location, start date
Budget and evidence
costs, own funding, evidence
Application
responsible people, documents, deadlines
Decision
the competent authority decides on the award
Implementation
procurement, costs, reports, indicators
Sources and review date.
Reviewed: October 2026. The current call, its amendments and the official documentation prevail.