There are not enough care placements with decent conditions
Funding is available to create and upgrade residential care homes for children and young people. We check whether your organisation qualifies.
- Replace unsuitable premises with family-style settings
- Increase local care capacity
- Meet the technical requirements set for social responses
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
Non-profit social institutions and charities, Municipalities and intermunicipal bodies, Social sector bodies running care placements, Non-profit organisations working with children and youth
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.
Works and equipment supported
Construction, refurbishment and equipment are eligible.
Community-based settings
Smaller homes integrated in the community, as the current model requires.
Technical standards met
The project is prepared in line with the regulator's requirements.
Who can apply
- Social sector bodies or councils with competence in the area
- Response aligned with local social network planning
- Investment not started before the application
- Tax and social security compliance
What is funded
- Construction, extension and refurbishment
- Equipment and furniture for the residential areas
- Accessibility and safety
- Energy efficiency linked to the works
- Design, licensing and site supervision
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
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