Regional Government establishes rural development support scheme under PEPAC
The Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Fisheries has published Ordinance no. 276/2026, defining funding rules for local development operations in Madeira.
Ordinance no. 276/2026 has been published, establishing the application regime for Intervention F.7.1 of the Strategic Plan for the Common Agricultural Policy (PEPAC) for the Autonomous Region of Madeira. This legislation aims to support local development strategies (LDS) in rural areas, covering various types of investment.
Areas of intervention and beneficiaries
The support is intended for territories managed by two Local Action Groups (LAGs):
- ACAPORAMA: Municipalities of Câmara de Lobos, Machico, Santa Cruz, and Porto Santo.
- ADRAMA: Municipalities of Ribeira Brava, Ponta do Sol, Calheta, Porto Moniz, São Vicente, and Santana.
The types of support include:
- F.3.1.1: Support for SMEs and micro-enterprises in rural areas (diversification, tourism, business creation).
- F.3.1.2: Basic services for the rural population (social support, heritage, digitalization).
- F.3.1.3: Renewable energy, bioeconomy, and circularity.
- F.3.1.4: Cooperation for local development.
- F.3.1.5: Training and information for local development agents.
The support is granted in the form of a non-repayable grant, with 85% co-financing from EAFRD and 15% from the regional budget. Support rates vary between 30% and 80%, depending on the type of operation.
Related articles
Audit Firm Appointed as Sole Auditor of Madeira Business Development Institute
The firm Oliveira, Branco & Associados, SROC, Lda. has been appointed as the sole auditor of the IDE, IP-RAM for the 2026-2029 triennium.
Government approves tax credits of almost 800,000 euros for two companies
The Government Council approved tax benefit contracts for Anjos Otimistas and Secret Hemisphere Alojamentos, totaling 791,778.50 euros in Corporate Income Tax credits.
New Fuel Support Package Covers Transport, Firefighters, Charities, and Porto Santo Bakeries
The Regional Government has approved a new exceptional support framework to compensate for rising fuel prices, aimed at sectors such as public transport, firefighters, charities, and bakery companies on Porto Santo.