Equipment Investment Support for Primary Wood Processing Companies
The regional source identifies equipment investment aid for primary wood processing businesses. The detailed conditions must be read in the regional page and portal in force: business profile, accepted equipment, costs, rate, cap, timetable and supporting documents. Do not apply the rules of another forestry aid to this scheme.
A sawmill, processing workshop or business preparing wood before it goes to market: modernising equipment can improve yield, quality and the value obtained from the resource. The Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Region lists a scheme dedicated to equipment investment by primary wood processing businesses. The project must be described in terms of the equipment to be acquired and its effect on the activity.
Funded by Région Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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Who can apply
The scheme targets primary wood processing businesses, according to the definition and criteria set by the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Region. Check the exact activity, location, business size, any conditions relating to the resource and exclusions.
Eligibility conditions
The application must be reviewed against the regional criteria: nature of the activity, purpose of the equipment, costs accepted, thresholds, rate and cap, any performance or supply obligations, and combination rules. Also check whether the application must be submitted before any order.
What the scheme covers
The scheme covers equipment investment linked to primary wood processing. Describe the equipment, its capacity, its role in the process, the expected gains and the timetable. Building works, vehicles and running costs should only be included if the rules expressly accept them.
Amount and funding terms
Amount indicated in the catalogue: repayable advance capped at €250,000; up to 20% of the eligible cost base in general and up to 30% in regional aid zones (AFR); interest-free; over 5 years including a six-month deferral. To be confirmed in the official rules in force before committing costs.
How to apply
Consult the regional page and the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté aid portal. Prepare quotes, a description of the processing method, financial data and the financing plan. Ask the reviewing department to confirm the eligibility of each piece of equipment, the applicable rate and cap and the prior application rule before any commitment.
Timeline
Application dates and opening status must be read on the regional portal at the time of applying. Presentation pages are not enough to confirm the current availability of funds.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
- Type of funding
- Repayable advance
- Status
- Open
- Maximum amount
- €250,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 30%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Closes
- 31 December 2026
- Geographic scope
- Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Frequently asked questions
Which businesses are concerned?
Primary wood processing businesses, according to the Region’s definitions and conditions.
Which investments should I present?
Equipment linked to the primary processing method; each item must be checked against the rules.
When should I apply?
Check the rules and the current campaign on the regional portal before ordering the equipment.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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