
Moldova has started accepting applications for a new competition to obtain advance subsidies for investment projects on soil improvement, melioration and protection
In particular, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry and the Agency for Interventions and Payments in Agriculture (AIPA) announced the start of accepting applications for advance subsidies for investment projects related to land reclamation, soil quality improvement and protection, within the framework of the Land Reclamation Program for Sustainable Soil Management for 2021-2025. Applications are accepted until July 3. Applicants will be able to receive state support for the following measures: prevention and control of soil erosion; chemical improvement of soil; preservation and improvement of soil fertility. It should be noted that state support is 80% of the cost of an eligible project and cannot exceed 800 thousand lei. Payment will be made in two parts: Tranche I - 70% of the subsidy amount, which will be paid subject to the provision of evidence of co-financing by the beneficiary of at least 20% of the cost of the investment project; Tranche II - 30% of the subsidy amount, will be provided on the basis of an application for payment after the investment facility is put into operation and supporting documents are provided. Applications for an advance subsidy must be submitted by the applicant to the territorial divisions of AIPA in the jurisdiction where the applicant will make the investment.// 27.05.2025 — InfoMarket.