DJA — Young Farmers’ Grant (Dotation Jeunes Agriculteurs)
This national aid co-financed by the EAFRD targets 18- to 40-year-olds setting up for the first time as farm managers. The basic amount ranges from €8,000 to €80,000 depending on the department and the business plan, and can be supplemented by subsidised low-interest loans. The scheme is governed by the 2023–2027 CAP.
Setting up for the first time as a farm manager requires significant start-up investment, before generating any income. The Young Farmers’ Grant (Dotation Jeunes Agriculteurs, DJA), co-financed by the EAFRD (European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development) under the CAP, aims to support this first set-up.
Funded by Ministère de l'Agriculture / FEADER (PAC)
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Who can apply
The scheme is for people aged 18 to 40 at the date of set-up, setting up for the first time as a farm manager, and holding the agricultural professional capacity (BPREA or equivalent).
Eligibility conditions
The applicant must present a viable 5-year business plan and undertake to remain farm manager for at least 5 years. The application is submitted to the DDT(M) (departmental directorate for territories and the sea) of the department where the farm is set up.
What the scheme covers
The grant provides financial support for the first agricultural set-up, alongside any subsidised low-interest loans, under the rules of the 2023–2027 CAP.
Amount and funding terms
The grant ranges from €8,000 to €80,000 depending on the department and the business plan submitted, according to the available data on the scheme. It can be supplemented by subsidised low-interest loans, whose precise terms depend on the conditions in force in the department concerned.
How to apply
1. Check your eligibility (aged 18–40, first set-up, agricultural professional capacity). 2. Draw up a viable 5-year business plan. 3. Submit the application to the DDT(M) of your department. 4. Confirm the grant amount applicable to your department and business plan. 5. Undertake to remain farm manager for at least 5 years.
Timeline
The timetable and amounts vary by department, under the 2023–2027 CAP — check directly with the DDT(M) of the department where you are setting up.
Key facts
- Funder
- Ministère de l'Agriculture / FEADER (PAC)
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Open
- Maximum amount
- €80,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Minimum amount
- €8,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
What age must I be?
Between 18 and 40 at the date of set-up.
How much is the aid?
From €8,000 to €80,000 depending on the department and the business plan.
Is an agricultural qualification required?
Yes, the agricultural professional capacity (BPREA or equivalent) is required.
Is there a commitment after setting up?
Yes, to remain farm manager for at least 5 years.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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