PEPAC: €40 Million to support the recovery of farms affected by the storm

The Portuguese agricultural sector was recently battered by Storm Kristin which, between 27 and 30 January, caused severe damage to infrastructure and holdings. In response, the Government published Order no. 1335-A/2026, activating support measure C.4.1.3 of the PEPAC: "Restoration of productive potential". With a global allocation of 40 million euros, this mechanism is not merely financial aid, but a strategic tool for the continuity of national agricultural activity.

1. Framework and Eligible Beneficiaries

This support is intended for natural or legal persons who hold an agricultural holding and have suffered damages exceeding 30% of their agricultural and land productive potential. The official recognition of Storm Kristin as an adverse climatic phenomenon comparable to a natural disaster allows for the activation of these funds.

To be eligible, holdings must be located in the municipalities covered by the calamity situation and the beneficiary must be legally constituted, have their situation regularised with the State, and be duly registered with IFAP.

2. Investment Typologies and Admitted Expenses

The main focus is the replacement of assets destroyed or damaged by the storm. Eligible expenses cover:

• Tangible fixed assets: repair of agricultural buildings, walls, greenhouses, and replacement of machinery or equipment;
• Biological assets: replacement of livestock and annual or multi-annual plantations;
• Consultancy Costs: fees for the preparation and monitoring of the application (up to 5% of the investment).

3. Application Deadlines

The application submission period takes place on dates defined by the PEPAC managing authority. Strict compliance with these deadlines is essential to guarantee the viability of the process:

• Declaration of Losses: may be submitted simultaneously with the application or until the end of the respective deadline at the territorially competent CCDR;
• Validation: the CCDR has a maximum period of 30 days after the end of the submission period to confirm the declared damages.

Only a single application per beneficiary is admitted.

4. Support Levels and Budgetary Limits

Support is granted in the form of a non-repayable grant, structured as follows:

• 100% for eligible expenses up to the amount of €10,000;
• 80% (on the excess) for holders of agricultural insurance under the national system;
• 50% (on the excess) for beneficiaries who do not possess agricultural insurance.

The eligible investment must fall between a minimum of €5,000 and a maximum limit of €400,000.

5. Technical Obligations and Application Process

Proof of Damage: losses must be validated by the CCDR through a site visit or remote sensing, with the collected information considered sufficient proof to demonstrate compliance with the criteria.

Digital Means of Proof: it is mandatory to collect georeferenced photographs via the IFAP Mobile application after the opening of the notice and the correct identification of polygons in the iSIP.

Market Consultations: it is fundamental to present three valid, detailed quotes without conflicts of interest for all proposed investments.

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Last update: 10/02/2026