Grants for biogas and anaerobic digestion
In brief
An agricultural or industrial business developing an anaerobic digestion or biogas production project can access grants from ADEME, FEDER and several Regions. This page lists the schemes currently validated for this trade, with their funder and maximum amount where available.
This sector covers anaerobic digestion projects (energy recovery from organic waste) and biogas production.
ADEME is the main funder, with grants for the implementation of installations and preliminary assessment studies, supplemented by FEDER (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Occitanie) and several Regions (PACA, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Normandie).
The Fonds Chaleur specifically funds biomass-based heat production installations.
This page helps you identify relevant funding leads. However, it does not replace an individual check of your eligibility.
Run a personalised scan to identify the public grants and funding your company may be able to access.
What projects are covered?
The grants listed here fund the feasibility study and investment in an anaerobic digestion or biogas production installation, as well as the related biowaste management.
What amount can you obtain?
The highest known amount reaches €700,000 for the ADEME grant for the implementation of anaerobic digestion installations.
How do you identify the funding suited to your project?
The number of schemes listed makes manual selection lengthy, and sometimes imprecise.
The Capital OS scan automatically cross-references these criteria with the full database of referenced public grants, to identify the ones that genuinely concern you:
- Your location
- The stage of your project (study, investment)
- Your eligibility for the Fonds Chaleur
Public grants for biogas and anaerobic digestion
Réalisation d’installations de méthanisation
ADEME
Up to €700,000
Closes on 31 Dec 2026
FEDER - Méthanisation
Région Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Union Européenne-FEDER
Up to €100,000
Aide aux études de faisabilité pour des projets de méthanisation
Région Sud Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Up to €15,000
Équipements pour l’approvisionnement de chaufferies bois du Fonds chaleur et/ou Plan de relance et/ou France 2030
ADEME
Closes on 31 Dec 2026
Études de diagnostic et d'accompagnement de projet d’une installation de méthanisation
ADEME
Closes on 31 Dec 2026
Gestion des biodéchets des acteurs économiques
ADEME
Closes on 31 Dec 2026
Aide aux projets innovants de production de gaz renouvelables (études & travaux)
Région Sud Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Aide pour la réalisation d’unités de production de biogaz
Région Occitanie
Aide à l'investissement en méthanisation
Région Sud Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Aide à la méthanisation
Région Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Contrat de chaleur renouvelable
CA Grand Chambéry
Closes on 1 Mar 2029
FEDER - 'Investir dans les équipements et installations de production d’énergies à partir de sources renouvelables'
Région Occitanie, Union Européenne-FEDER
Fonds Chaleur - Aide à l'installation de production de chaleur biomasse
Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Closes on 30 Jun 2027
IDEE Action production d'énergies renouvelables
Région Normandie
FEDER - Energies renouvelables
Région Guadeloupe, Union Européenne-FEDER
Closes on 31 Dec 2027
FEDER - Projets de valorisation énergétique de la biomasse et déchets organiques selon différentes voies
Région Réunion, Union Européenne-FEDER
Closes on 31 Dec 2027
Human-validated links (AideTagLink, VALIDATED status only — unreviewed proposals are never shown here). Sorted by amount, highest first (then by internal identifier to break ties between the many identical titles).
Frequently asked questions about biogas and anaerobic digestion grants
What public grants exist for an anaerobic digestion project?
16 open schemes are listed for this trade on Capital OS, run by ADEME, FEDER and several Regions.
The full list is presented above on this page, with the funder and the maximum amount of each grant where known.
Does the Fonds Chaleur fund anaerobic digestion?
The Fonds Chaleur funds biomass-based heat production installations, which includes anaerobic digestion when it feeds a heating network.
The schemes specific to anaerobic digestion (ADEME, Regions) remain the most direct option for this type of project.
Is my project eligible for these grants?
It depends on each scheme: most require a prior feasibility study and a precise location within the relevant territory.
This page does not presume your project's eligibility; the personalized assessment checks it based on your actual criteria.
How do I apply for this type of grant?
The application is made directly with ADEME or the relevant Region.
A personalized assessment first identifies the schemes genuinely relevant to your project, before you start the process.
This sector may match yours
Check the grants suited to your company
This page lists the schemes associated with this sector. The personalised report applies your real criteria — industry, size, location, project — before drawing any conclusion on eligibility.
See the opportunities identified by the scan, then access your personalised report.