Grant for Biowaste Sorting and Recovery for Soil Return
A regional scheme covering three strands — source separation, green waste recovery and organic matter recovery — with grant ceilings ranging from €100,000 to €300,000 depending on the strand, at an intervention rate of up to 50% of eligible expenditure according to the available data.
Sorting and recovering food bio-waste and green waste to produce quality compost requires dedicated equipment and platforms. The Région Sud Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur supports these investments through a scheme structured in several strands.
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Who can apply
Intercommunal bodies (EPCI) and syndicates with responsibility for waste are covered by the source separation and green waste strands. The recovery strand is open more widely: associations, businesses, syndicates and professional federations may also apply.
Eligibility conditions
The scheme funds the creation or fitting-out of platforms for treating food bio-waste and/or green waste, in particular to produce compost that meets the NF U 44-051 standard. The precise conditions differ according to the strand (source separation, green waste, recovery) — to be checked on the official page before applying.
What the scheme covers
Three types of project are covered: source separation of food bio-waste, the prevention and recovery of green waste, and the deployment of organic matter recovery tools with return to the soil.
Amount and funding terms
According to the available data, grant ceilings range from €100,000 (green waste treatment platforms) to €300,000 (platforms also treating food bio-waste), with an intervention rate of up to 50% of eligible expenditure. These amounts are to be confirmed on the official Région Sud page, which shows an update dated 2 September 2026.
How to apply
1. Identify the strand that matches your project (source separation, green waste or recovery). 2. Check your eligibility according to the status of the project leader (EPCI/syndicate for source separation and green waste; association, business, syndicate or professional federation for recovery). 3. Submit your application to the Région Sud Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur.
Timeline
No fixed deadline identified — a permanent scheme according to the sources consulted, to be confirmed with the Région Sud.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Sud Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Geographic scope
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum grant?
Up to €300,000 for platforms treating both green waste and bio-waste, and €100,000 for platforms dedicated to green waste alone, according to the available data.
Can a private business apply?
Yes, for the recovery strand only — the source separation and green waste strands are reserved for intercommunal bodies (EPCI) and syndicates with responsibility for waste.
Official source
Official Région Sud Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur page ↗(data_gouv_aides_entreprises)Applications are made from the official source (usually in French).
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