Regional Investment Support for Agri-food Industries (ARIAA-FEADER)
The scheme aims to improve the viability and resilience of food-processing companies by supporting investment projects that enable the development, modernisation and diversification of companies adding value to agricultural produce. The operations mentioned in the catalogue include new equipment and machinery (property excluded). Listed beneficiaries: companies processing and/or packaging agricultural and food products (listed in Annex I of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, TFEU). Specific conditions are indicated and must be checked against the applicable rules.
Regional investment aid for the food-processing industry (ARIAA – EAFRD) aims to improve the viability and resilience of food-processing companies by supporting investment projects that enable the development, modernisation and diversification of companies adding value to agricultural produce. This entry summarises the information available in the catalogue to help with an initial eligibility check.
Funded by Région Pays de la Loire, Union Européenne-FEADER
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: companies processing and/or packaging agricultural and food products (listed in Annex I of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, TFEU). This description does not confirm eligibility; check the legal form, size, sector, location and any exclusions in the official documentation.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions listed in the catalogue: the minimum cost base is €150,000 (€100,000 for micro-businesses). Before applying, confirm the criteria applicable on the application date, the required supporting documents, the combination rules and, where applicable, the requirement to apply before starting the project or committing costs.
What the scheme covers
Operations or costs mentioned in the catalogue: new equipment and machinery (property excluded). This list must be compared with the official list of eligible costs and exclusions. Do not assume a cost is eligible without written or regulatory confirmation.
Amount and funding terms
Amount indicated in the catalogue: a grant whose amount depends on the size of the company and its finished products. The scheme is granted under the EU de minimis regulation, which limits total public aid to €200,000 per company over 3 consecutive financial years. This is not independent confirmation of the current scale; check the cap, cost base, rate and combination rules in the official rules before any decision.
How to apply
Reference source: https://www.paysdelaloire.fr/les-aides/aide-linvestissement-en-faveur-des-industries-agro-alimentaires-ariaa-feader (applications are made on the Region’s online aid portal). Consult the funder’s page, get the current rules and form, then confirm the project’s eligibility and the timetable before committing any costs.
Timeline
No reliable deadline has been confirmed. Check the application dates, frequency, available budget and current status with the funder.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Pays de la Loire, Union Européenne-FEADER
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €200,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Pays de la Loire
Frequently asked questions
Who is the ARIAA – EAFRD aid for?
The catalogue mentions the following beneficiaries: companies processing and/or packaging agricultural and food products (listed in Annex I of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, TFEU).
How much can be obtained?
The catalogue indicates a grant whose amount depends on the size of the company and its finished products. The scheme is granted under the EU de minimis regulation, which limits total public aid to €200,000 per company over 3 consecutive financial years.
Which operations can be funded?
The operations mentioned are new equipment and machinery (property excluded). Only the applicable rules can confirm which costs are accepted or excluded.
How do I prepare the application?
Consult the official page and current rules, confirm eligibility and deadlines, then gather the project description, budget and required supporting documents. Check whether the application must be made before work starts.
Official source
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