Agrarinvestitionsförderungsprogramm
(Agricultural Investment Promotion Program AFP)
Investment subsidies for agricultural businesses
The Agricultural Investment Promotion Program (AFP) supports agricultural businesses throughout Germany in investing in their future. The aim of the program is to improve competitiveness, animal welfare, and environmental and climate protection in a sustainable manner. Funding is provided in the form of subsidies from the European Union, the federal govern and the states.
The following investments, among others, are eligible for funding under the AFP:
- Construction measures
- Animal-friendly livestock housing
- Conversions to improve animal welfare and functionality
- Modern technology
- Indoor farming technology
- Investments in environmental and climate protection
- Emissions reduction systems
- Measures to reduce ammonia, dust, or odors
- Technical systems for emissions reduction
Basic requirements for applicants (selection)
The specific funding conditions are determined by the federal states. As a rule, the following requirements apply:
- SME status of the business
- Minimum investment amount of at least EUR 20,000 (eligible expenses)
- Prosperity limit: Positive annual income may not exceed certain maximum values on a three-year average
- Economic viability: The financial viability and economic efficiency of the business and the planned investment must be demonstrated
- Earmarking
- Construction measures: generally 12 years
- Technical investments: generally 5 years
Where do I apply for subsidies?
The AFP is implemented by the federal states. Information, application documents, and deadlines are available from the relevant state authorities or via the federal government's funding database (Förderdatenbank des Bundes).
| State | Authority | Link |
| Bavaria | StMELF Förderwegweiser | More |
| Baden-Württemberg | MLR Förderwegweiser | Mpre |
| Brandenburg, Berlin | ILB Brandenburg | More |
| Lower Saxony, Bremen, Hamburg | LWK Niedersachsen | More |
| Hesse | LLH Hessen | More |
| Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania | StÄLU/Landges. MV | More |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | LWK NRW / Rentenbank | More |
| Rhineland-Palatinate | LWK Rheinland-Pfalz | More |
| Saarland | Ministerium f. Umwelt | More |
| Saxony | SAB Sachsen | More |
| Saxony-Anhalt | ALFF / IB Sachsen-Anhalt | More |
| Schleswig-Holstein | MLLEV Schleswig-Holstein | More |
| Thuringia | Thüringer Aufbaubank (TAB) | More |