Amendments to Canary Islands’ Agro-Food Grants Program

Overview

The Canary Islands’ Agriculture Department has announced amendments to a key grant program supporting investments in transforming, marketing, and developing agro-food products from livestock. These grants, part of the European Union’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), aim to boost rural development between 2024 and 2028.

Key Changes

• The update modifies eligibility criteria and documentation requirements for applicants, aligning them with current legal rules.
• New registration obligations are added for retail businesses.
• Changes affect the technical and economic reports necessary for project proposals, trimming some of the previously required details.

Purpose and Impact

These adjustments are part of ongoing efforts to streamline the application process and ensure compliance with evolving regulations.

• The funding and procedures for projects planned from 2026 to 2028 remain consistent with earlier guidelines.
• Specific application deadlines and criteria are unchanged.

Significance

This move is significant for local farmers and agro-food businesses eager to access EU funds to modernize their operations and expand their markets.

Regional Government Statement

The regional government emphasizes that these updates will better target support and simplify participation for prospective applicants, ultimately fostering a more competitive and innovative local agro-food sector.