Running the farm on your own decisions is expensive
PEPAC funds technical, economic and environmental advisory services for farms and forestry holdings. We check which service applies to your case.
- Get technical backing for investment and cropping decisions
- Meet conditionality and environmental requirements without slips
- Prepare the holding for applications to other support
Calls with their own calendar — confirmed in the diagnosis
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Funding
Calculated for your project
Programmes
Portugal 2030, RRP and others
Region
Mainland Portugal
Eligible businesses
Farms and forestry holdings of any size, Young farmers setting up, Holdings with agri-environmental commitments to meet, Recognised advisory service providers
The opportunity
Why this funding is worth exploring
The incentive reduces the financial burden of the investment and accelerates projects already planned by the business.
Decisions with technical backing
Advice covers management, crops, water, soil and animal welfare.
Co-funded cost
Support covers part of the service cost, making it affordable for small holdings.
Less risk of non-compliance
Avoids mistakes that cost aid or trigger repayments.
Who can access it
- Holders of a registered farm or forestry holding
- Service delivered by a recognised provider
- Advice in the areas set out in the call
- Tax and social security compliance
What is covered
- Advice on technical and economic farm management
- Support with environmental and conditionality compliance
- Advice on efficient water and fertiliser use
- Animal welfare and health
- Preparation of investment plans and applications
Not sure whether your project qualifies? Receive an answer within 24 business hours.
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Other funding linked to this project
Many companies combine more than one incentive. Check the related pages before deciding.
How Start PME works
From assessment to payment, with support at every stage
We work through clear stages so you always know what happens next.
- 1
Free assessment
We review the business profile, investment and region to confirm eligibility and the applicable rate.
- 2
Strategy and eligibility
We select the right call, structure the project and maximise the available uplifts.
- 3
Application submitted
We prepare the project description, investment plan and forecasts, and submit everything on time.
- 4
Delivery and payments
We support procurement, payment claims and reports through to project completion.
5,000+
Applications submitted
€50M+
Approved eligible expenditure
€27M+
Approved non-repayable funding
82%
Approval rate
Experience and trust
Trusted by the clients we have supported
Proven results and genuine feedback from Start PME clients.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers to the questions holding back your decision
Find out in two minutes whether funding is available for your business
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