Improvement of Existing Irrigation Schemes

Support measure

D.3.2 – Improving the sustainability of existing irrigation schemes

Objective

The support provided for in this Call for applications under Intervention D.3.2 «Improving the Sustainability of Existing
Irrigation Schemes» covers rehabilitation works on existing Hydro-agricultural Schemes
whose current condition has worsened as a result of the adverse weather events
that occurred in January and February 2026 and prevents their normal operation in the medium
term, in part or in whole, of the Hydro-agricultural Scheme, excluding Traditional Irrigation Schemes.

Eligible beneficiaries

The following may benefit from the support provided for in this call for applications, individually or in partnership: the
beneficiaries provided for in Article 12 of Ordinance (Portaria) No. 267/2025/1, of 14 July, as currently worded,
namely:
− Bodies of the direct or indirect public administration;
− Associations of beneficiaries of hydro-agricultural schemes;
− State business sector entities whose corporate purpose is the design, implementation,
construction and operation of hydro-agricultural schemes;

Eligibility conditions

The following may benefit from the support provided for in this call for applications, individually or in partnership: the beneficiaries provided for in Article 12 of Ordinance (Portaria) No. 267/2025/1, of 14 July, as currently worded, namely: − Bodies of the direct or indirect public administration; − Associations of beneficiaries of hydro-agricultural schemes; − State business sector entities whose corporate purpose is the design, implementation, construction and operation of hydro-agricultural schemes;

Eligible actions

Eligible costs

Application deadline

• Opens 01/09/2026
• Closes 30/11/2026