Investments in diversification, trade and associated services – MARGEM ESQUERDA DO GUADIANA
Diversification of the Alentejo rural economy: businesses that retain population and create jobs, including rural accommodation and tourist entertainment.
- Support rate
- 60%
- Investment
- 10 000 € a 300 000 €
- Application deadline
- 23/10/2026
Support measure
Investments in diversification, trade and associated services – MARGEM ESQUERDA DO GUADIANA
Objective
Support for SMEs in rural areas seeking to create or develop non-agricultural activities — local trade, services, handicrafts, tourism accommodation in rural areas, and tourist entertainment. Investments between €10,000 and €300,000, with non-refundable support up to 60%, to be set by each Local Action Group in its respective call.
Eligible beneficiaries
Natural or legal persons that are SMEs, with SME Certification, operating under an eligible NACE code listed in Annex VI of the Ordinance, and possessing appropriate professional capacity.
Eligibility conditions
Natural or legal persons that are SMEs, with SME Certification, operating under an eligible NACE code listed in Annex VI of the Ordinance, and possessing appropriate professional capacity.
Eligible actions
Creation and development of non-agricultural economic activities by SMEs: local trade, provision of services, handicrafts, tourism accommodation in rural areas, and tourist entertainment — construction, remodelling, and adaptation of facilities; acquisition of equipment and furniture; IT equipment and software; certifications; architectural and engineering projects.
Eligible costs
Construction, remodelling, and adaptation of facilities; machinery, equipment, and furniture; IT equipment and software; renewable energy and energy efficiency; certifications; architectural and engineering projects; general expenses.
Assessment criteria
Prioritisation by Global Operation Value (VGO); minimum score of 10 points for selection. Criteria: contribution to the LDS; renewable energy or efficient resource use; IRR; quality certifications; job creation; recovery of sub-products or waste; Status of Young Rural Entrepreneur or Family Farmer. Aid under Articles 60.º e 61.º do Reg. (UE) 2022/2472. Ponderações da fórmula VGO fixadas por cada GAL — confirmar na OT do aviso.
Application deadline
- Opens 21/07/2026
- Closes 23/10/2026
As per portuguese law: Portaria n.º 247/2025/1 — Capítulo IV (artigos 21.º a 27.º). Temporal eligibility, exact conditions, and scores per criterion: verify in the Technical Guidance (OT) published with each LAG call on pepacc.pt.
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