Farmer, you can still apply for post-flood support – up to PLN 300,000

An application process for support under the Rural Development Program 2014-2020 is currently underway. The aid is directed at farmers affected by the September flood, who plan investments aimed at restoring the production potential of their farms. What expenses are eligible for reimbursement?

Sub-measure 5.2 – Investments restoring agricultural production potential

On December 27, 2024, the Agency for Restructuring and Modernization of Agriculture decided to extend the application deadline for assistance under the Investments Restoring Agricultural Production Potential program from the original date of December 30, 2024, to January 24, 2025.

The support is exclusively targeted at farmers who suffered losses due to the September 2024 flood in the southwestern part of the country. The funding will come from allocations within the sub-measure of the Rural Development Program 2014-2020: Support for Investments in Restoring Agricultural Land and Production Potential Damaged by Natural Disasters, Adverse Climatic Events, and Catastrophes.

Farmers who experienced losses exceeding 30% of their average annual plant or animal production are eligible for this aid. However, the damage must be assessed by a provincial commission and must include damages to fixed assets. Only fulfilling these conditions qualifies for funding.

Eligible investments under the program include:

• construction or renovation of buildings used exclusively for agricultural production, storage, or preparation for sale, provided they were not subject to mandatory insurance,
• purchase of building equipment,
• demolition and disposal of hazardous materials,
• purchase of machinery and equipment,
• purchase of production, storage, or drying equipment,
• purchase of livestock, provided they belong to the core herd,
• purchase of equipment and software related to agricultural production.

The funding covers 80% of eligible costs but cannot exceed PLN 300,000 throughout the implementation of the Rural Development Program 2014-2020. Any previously granted support will reduce the assistance allocated under the current call for applications.

How and where to apply?

Applicants may include individuals, legal entities, partners in civil partnerships, or partnerships. Applications can be submitted:

• in person (or by an authorized person) at a regional ARiMR office,
• via a district ARiMR office,
• by traditional or electronic mail.

The application form, along with instructions for completion and a list of required attachments, can be found on the ARiMR website.

Information on whether the aid is granted or denied will be provided by ARiMR within four months from the date of application submission. The order of granting support depends on the order in which applications are received.