Investment Support for Sawmills
The “Investment aid for sawmills” is aimed at the projects described by the funder: Supporting the development of the forestry sector. The application deadline is 31 December 2027. The scale and the version of the rules in force must be confirmed before setting the budget or starting costs.
Are you preparing equipment and modernisation for a sawmill? The “Investment aid for sawmills” scheme aims to support the development of the forestry sector. The application deadline is 31 December 2027. The first check is to confirm that your business, its activity and its location fall within the funder’s scope.
Funded by Région Centre-Val de Loire
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Who can apply
The catalogue targets the following beneficiaries: SMEs in the sawmill sector. Not eligible: businesses in difficulty. Check the declared activity, the size of the business, the legal form and the address of the establishment with the funder before applying.
Eligibility conditions
The precise conditions (thresholds, age, financial situation, location and any job creation) are not fully recorded in the catalogue. Have the version of the rules, the applicable thresholds, exclusions and combination rules confirmed in writing. In particular, do not commit costs before checking whether a prior application is mandatory.
What the scheme covers
Operations mentioned in the catalogue: investment in equipment and machinery (excluding simple replacement equipment and used equipment), including specialist management or production software (including the cost of assistance in configuring it to the business’s needs), relating to: rationalising and adding value to raw material in the business’s log yard, upstream of a primary wood processing activity; processing logs into sawn, sliced, split, peeled or milled wood; quality control, automation and technological development; grading and marking of primary processing products; adding value to primary processing products downstream of the business’s sawmill; adding value to by-products when they are intended for the pulp industry or used on the business’s site for heat production or in a cogeneration installation. General costs linked to the above, namely engineer and consultant fees up to 10% of eligible equipment costs. Costs of feasibility studies prior to an investment, as well as market and supply studies, acquisition of patents and obtaining licences. For each item, prepare a separate quote and ask the managing body to confirm its eligibility, VAT treatment, ancillary costs and any exclusions (used equipment, in-house works, property, leasing or costs already subsidised).
Amount and funding terms
Amount recorded in the catalogue: grant of 30% of eligible costs, up to €200,000. These parameters are a working indication and must be compared with the rules currently applicable, the size of the business, the cost base accepted and the combination rules. Do not build your financing plan on the indicative amount alone.
How to apply
1. Describe the project and its objective: supporting the development of the forestry sector. The application deadline is 31 December 2027. 2. Check that your profile matches the beneficiaries indicated: SMEs in the sawmill sector. Not eligible: businesses in difficulty. 3. Prepare quotes, the timetable, business documents and a financing plan. 4. Ask for written confirmation of eligible costs, the rate/cap and combination rules. 5. Apply according to the funder’s procedure and wait for the required approval before starting if the rules require it.
Timeline
The catalogue shows the date 16 December 2025 (now passed). To confirm before applying: opening of the scheme, deadline, date from which costs are admissible, implementation period and payment time. A catalogue entry does not guarantee that the scheme is open today.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Centre-Val de Loire
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Open
- Maximum amount
- €200,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 30%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Closes
- 31 December 2027
- Geographic scope
- Centre-Val de Loire
Frequently asked questions
Which projects may fall under the investment aid for sawmills?
Supporting the development of the forestry sector. The application deadline is 31 December 2027.
What amount can be obtained?
Grant of 30% of eligible costs, up to €200,000.
Which costs should I prepare?
Investment in equipment and machinery (excluding simple replacement equipment and used equipment), including specialist management or production software, relating to: rationalising and adding value to raw material in the log yard; processing logs into sawn, sliced, split, peeled or milled wood; quality control, automation and technological development; grading and marking of primary processing products; adding value to primary processing products downstream of the business’s sawmill; adding value to by-products when they are intended for the pulp industry or used on the business’s site for heat production or in a cogeneration installation. General costs linked to the above, namely engineer and consultant fees up to 10% of eligible equipment costs. Costs of feasibility studies prior to an investment, as well as market and supply studies, acquisition of patents and obtaining licences. For each item, prepare a separate quote and ask the managing body to confirm its eligibility, VAT treatment, ancillary costs and any exclusions (used equipment, in-house works, property, leasing or costs already subsidised).
Can I sign quotes or start works before applying?
Do not assume so. Have the funder confirm the date from which costs are admissible and wait for prior approval where required.
How do I check my eligibility?
Compare the activity, business size, area, costs and timetable with the rules in force, then ask the managing body for written confirmation.
Official source
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