Opening soon DR-17 AFIR — investments in the table grape sector (conditioning, storage, on-farm processing)
Through DR-17, the table grape component, farmers that are legal entities, cooperatives and producer groups can receive up to €1,000,000 per project, with support of up to 65%, for conditioning, storing and processing grapes on the farm. The call has not yet been launched.
- Who can apply
- Farmers, with the exception of individuals, agricultural cooperatives, cooperative societies and groups and…
- Funding amount
- Up to 65% of eligible costs, maximum €1,000,000 per project
- Submission period
- not yet announced (guide in public consultation since 9 January 2026)
Checked against official sources on · funder: Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development · official source
The guide has not been published yet, but good applications are built before launch. Those who start when the call window opens usually miss out on it.
Who can apply
Farmers, excluding natural persons, agricultural cooperatives, cooperative societies, and producer groups and organisations established under national legislation. The consultation guide requires the holding to have an economic size of at least €4,000 SO, calculated using the farm category table in the guide.
What it covers
- Establishing, extending and/or modernising farm-level conditioning and/or storage units
- Establishing, extending and/or modernising on-farm processing units, as a secondary part of the project
- Establishing and/or modernising irrigation equipment, as a secondary component
- Establishing and/or replanting table grape plantations (according to the consultation guide): planting material, land preparation, planting
- Anti-hail and anti-frost support and protection systems for plantations (according to the consultation guide)
We prepare your application before the window opens
- We analyse whether you qualify and under which programme exactly.
- We build the application: business plan, budget, supporting documents.
- We submit during the call window and follow the evaluation.
- We stay with you through the reimbursement file and final payment.
Frequently asked questions
Can projects be submitted now under DR-17 for table grapes?
No. As of 3 October 2026, AFIR has not launched the submission call window for DR-17, the table grapes component. The guide has only been in public consultation since 9 January 2026, and the launch date has not been officially announced.
Can I apply under DR-17 if I am a farmer who is a natural person?
No. The AFIR press release explicitly excludes natural persons. Farmers with a legal form can apply, for example a PFA (sole trader), II, family business or company, as well as agricultural cooperatives, cooperative societies and producer groups or organisations.
What is the maximum support under DR-17 for table grapes?
Support is up to €1,000,000 per project, with an intensity of up to 65% of eligible costs. For projects that include only purchases of agricultural machinery and equipment, the ceiling is €300,000. These values come from the consultation version of the guide and may be changed in the final guide.
How much must the farmer contribute from their own resources to a DR-17 project?
At least 35% of eligible costs, plus VAT and ineligible costs. For example, for a project with eligible costs of €800,000, the grant would be at most €520,000, and the remaining €280,000 would be covered by the farmer from their own funds or from a loan.
Does DR-17 fund the establishment of table grape plantations?
The AFIR press release does not list plantations among the investments it enumerates, but the consultation guide includes establishing and/or replanting table grape plantations among the eligible costs. These include planting material, land preparation, planting, irrigation and support systems, and anti-hail and anti-frost protection. The provision must be confirmed in the final guide.
What can I prepare before the DR-17 call is launched?
You can check the economic size of your holding (at least €4,000 SO), your legal form and the source of your co-financing. It is worth starting the technical documentation, which takes months: feasibility study, urbanism certificate and price quotes. Do not buy equipment or start works before the funding contract is signed.
How long does it take to prepare the application?
It depends on the complexity of the project and the documents you already have. The first step is the eligibility analysis, which tells you what needs to be prepared.
What happens if I do not qualify?
We tell you before any contract is signed, and if another suitable programme exists, we point you to it.
Next step
We prepare your file until it opens — DR-17 AFIR — investments in the table grape sector (conditioning, storage, on-farm processing)
Fill in the form and we will tell you whether you qualify. If you do not qualify under this programme, we will tell you which other one you could apply for — or that there is none, if that is the case.
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