Of March 31, 2026, from MAPA, which calls for the subsidies of Royal Decree 388/2021, of June 1, aimed at obtaining SAECA guarantees in the agri-food and fishing sector
Official name: Order of March 31, 2026, of the MAPA, which calls for the subsidies of Royal Decree 388/2021, of June 1, intended to obtain guarantees from SAECA in the agri-food and fishing sector.
Summary
This grant is aimed at smes (small and medium enterprises). Scope: EXTREMADURA, ANDALUCIA. Budget: 20,0 M€. You can apply until September 30, 2027. The application process is done electronically. Direct award: granted without a public competitive process.
What is this grant about?
This aid is used for SMEs and individuals who work in agriculture, fishing or food to obtain guarantees from SAECA. You don't compete with others; If you meet the requirements and apply, you will receive it while funds are available. You can submit the application until September 30, 2027. The total amount allocated is 20 million euros and is awarded as a non-refundable cash grant. It is open in Extremadura and Andalusia.
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Official description of the call
(https://www.infosubvenciones.es/bdnstrans/GE/es/concesiones/convocatoria/896225) (https://www.infosubvenciones.es/bdnstrans/GE/es/concesiones/convocatoria/896226) The codes assigned by the National Subsidies Database correspond to the same text of the call. First. Beneficiaries The beneficiaries included in article 3 of Royal Decree 388/2021, of June 1, may benefit from this aid: a) The owners of agricultural holdings registered in the General Registry of Livestock Holdings (REGA) regulated by Royal Decree 479/2004, of March 26, or in the General Registry of Agricultural Production (REGEPA) regulated by Royal Decree 9/2015, of January 16, who had obtained at least 25% of their income from agricultural activities in the year prior to the submission of the application, or in the three years prior to the application, taking into account the average data. The limit of 25 percent of income from agricultural activities will not apply to exploitation owners who have started agricultural activity within the three years prior to the call. b) SMEs active in the food and beverage manufacturing industry (CNAE C10 and C11 of the Economic Classification of Economic Activities - CNAE 2025). c) Economic operators active in maritime fishing or aquaculture (CNAE A311 and A32 of the CNAE 2025). d) The shipowners or owners of fishing vessels on the third list of the Registry of Vessels and Shipping Companies who are registered in the General Registry of the Fishing Fleet and in possession of the fishing license in force at the beginning of the reference period. e) Fishing associative entities. f) Agri-food cooperatives. g) Economic operators in the wholesale trade of fruits and vegetables and cotton processing (CNAE 4631 and 1310 of the CNAE 2025, in the latter case exclusively those authorized based on article 75 of Royal Decree 1048/2022, of December 27). However, this aid, when the application period for any calls for aid established in article 6 of Royal Decree Law 4/2022, of March 15, is open, may only be granted to subsidize subsidized loans based on said article 6 of Royal Decree Law 4/2022, and exclusively in the part of the credit affected by the subsidy. Second. Object. The aid will consist of financing the total amount of the SAECA guarantee commission. In addition, the study commission of the SAECA guarantee will be financed in the following cases: a) Agricultural owners insured under the Combined Agricultural Insurance Plan. b) Owners of agricultural holdings who are young farmers. c) Shipowners or owners of fishing vessels that are not more than forty years old. d) Applicants integrated into a priority agri-food associative entity or a recognized producer organization. e) Agricultural holdings located in areas declared areas seriously affected by a civil protection emergency. f) Agricultural holdings registered in the Registry of shared ownership agricultural holdings of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. g) Agri-food cooperatives that come from a merger of at least two cooperative entities in the last two years. The cost of the guarantees subject to subsidy will be, for the study commission, 0.50% of the guaranteed amount, once upon formalization of the loan, and for the guarantee commission, 1.15% per year on the outstanding balance of the guaranteed loan. Third. Regulatory bases. Royal Decree 388/2021, of June 1, published in the BOE of June 2, 2021. Fourth. Budget The maximum overall amount of this aid will be 25,000,000 euros, which will be financed from budget application 21.01.411M.776.01 of the General State Budgets for the year 2026. Fifth. Application submission deadline. The deadline for submitting applications will begin the day following the publication of this extract in the “Official State Gazette” and will end on September 30, 2027. Sixth. Other data. The accumulated amount of the subsidies in no case may be of such an amount that, alone or in conjunction with other subsidies, aid, income or resources, exceeds the cost of the subsidized activity or the limits established in Regulation (EU) 2023/
Issuing agency
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FOOD — UNDERSECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE, FISHING AND FOOD
Scope
EXTREMADURA, ANDALUCIA
Category
Recipients
SMEs (small and medium enterprises)
More information
Territories where you can apply (2)
Deadlines
| Publication date | March 30, 2026 |
| Application start date | Not available |
| Application end date | September 30, 2027 |
Full information
| Administration | National |
| Call type | Direct award: granted without a public competitive process |
| Purpose | Agriculture, Fishing and Food |
| Economic sector | AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, FORESTRY AND FISHING |
| Last database update | September 7, 2026 |
Who can apply for this grant?
- SMEs (small and medium enterprises)
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The full requirements may vary. Check the governing rules and the official portal to confirm all requirements.
Financial information
| Total budget | 20,0 M€ |
| Grant format | SUBSIDY AND MONEY DELIVERY WITHOUT COMPENSATION |
The exact amount may vary depending on your specific case. Always check the governing rules before applying.
Documents
Governing rules
Subsidies for financing the agri-food and fishing sector established in Royal Decree 388/2021, of June 1, aimed at obtaining SAECA guarantees in the agri-food and fishing sector.
Applicable EU regulation
REG (EU) 1408/2013 de minimis, Agricultural