Key Takeaways
- Bulgaria has opened two major CAP grant calls with a combined budget of approximately €278 million.
- Funding prioritizes vulnerable sectors including horticulture, animal production, and organic farming.
- Farmers can combine both interventions up to a €1.8 million eligible investment cap per applicant.
- Grants can cover up to 50% of eligible costs, with possible increases for sensitive sectors and producer groups.
- Application deadlines are February 20 and March 6, 2026, respectively.
CAP Investment Support Calls Open in Bulgaria
Two long-anticipated investment support instruments under the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) are now open for applications in Bulgaria. The calls are part of the Strategic Plan for the Development of Agriculture and Rural Areas 2023–2027 and together allocate around €278 million to eligible farmers.
A significant share of the funding is earmarked for vulnerable sectors, notably horticulture, livestock production, and organic farming. Farmers may apply under one or both interventions, with a combined ceiling of €1.8 million in eligible investment costs per applicant for the current EU programming period.
Investments in Agricultural Holdings in Bulgaria
The Investments in Agricultural Holdings intervention is designed to support farm modernization and mechanization. Eligible investments include construction or renovation of agricultural buildings, purchase or leasing of machinery and equipment, establishment or replanting of permanent crops, and investments in irrigation infrastructure and water management technologies.
