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DJA — Young Farmers' grant
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Installation aid for young farmers (under 40).
In detail
The Young Farmers' grant financially supports young people setting up for the first time as farm managers. Its flat amount is adjusted by zone and project, within a high cap. Managed by the Regions (EAFRD), it requires an agricultural qualification and an approved business plan.
Eligibility conditions
Be 18 to 40, prove agricultural professional capacity (level 4 qualification) and an approved professionalisation plan, first installation as farm manager, viable project.
How to get it
- Contact your region's Installation Welcome Point
- Follow the personalised professionalisation plan
- Build the 4-year business plan
- Submit the DJA file during the regional call for projects
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