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QFundingI am 32 and just starting out on my own with grain. Is there a programme I can apply to now?
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In short: Yes — young farmer call until 2.11.2026: €60,000 grant for ages 18–40 starting a farm for the first time.
Yes — from 2 October to 2 November 2026 (inclusive), the second call for young farmers is open, with a budget of over €115 million. The aid is a €60,000 grant: €30,000 when the contract is signed and €30,000 after the business plan is carried out.
| Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Age | 18–40 years; setting up an independent farming activity for the first time (incl. sole trader and single-member Ltd) |
| Economic size of the holding | €8,000–30,000 standard output |
| Business plan | For 5 years; carried out within 24 months |
| Growth | Increase in economic size of at least €4,000 (€2,500 for livestock and beekeeping) |
| Investments | At least €7,500 or 25% of the first payment |
Source: MAF, 02.10.2026.