Slovak Ministry Launches 900,000 Euro Grant Programs for Agriculture and Forestry

Slovakia's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is rolling out three new grant programs, allocating a total of 900,000 euros from the national budget. These initiatives are designed to bolster various sectors under the ministry's purview, including agriculture, forestry, hunting, and the food industry.

Minister of Agriculture Richard Takáč announced the new funding opportunities, explaining that the grants will primarily support "various associations and organizations, various professional organizations, that operate under the sector, under the Ministry of Agriculture." The goal is to strengthen these entities and their projects.

The application window for these grants is open from June 1 to June 30. Eligible expenses can be backdated to January 1 of the current year, with project implementation expected to conclude by December 31, 2026. The agricultural sector will receive the largest share, with 500,000 euros available for non-profit organizations, civic associations, foundations, the Slovak Agricultural and Food Chamber, and interest associations of legal entities.

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In principle, through these financial resources, we support various associations and organizations, various professional organizations, that operate under the sector, under the Ministry of Agriculture.

For the forestry and hunting sectors, 200,000 euros have been allocated. Eligible applicants include civic associations, the Slovak Chamber of Forestry, the Slovak Hunting Chamber, and hunting organizations. Another 200,000 euros are designated for the food industry, with similar eligible applicants as the agricultural sector.

Minister Takáč also revealed that the ministry is preparing to announce eight more calls for proposals in about a week, this time drawing from European Union funds. These upcoming calls, part of a strategic plan, are expected to provide a substantial 300 million euros for the agricultural sector, indicating a significant push for development and modernization.

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In about a week, I look forward to a press conference where we will announce another eight calls for proposals from European sources, these are so-called calls from the strategic plan in the amount of around 300 million euros, which await the sector.