Fruit and Veg Producer Organisation EU Aid
GET EU FUNDING TO HELP GROW YOUR FRUIT AND VEGETABLE BUSINESS
Provided by Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
How to apply
Apply on the official National Enterprise Hub listing — applications and eligibility are administered by Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, not Tenderwatch.
Apply on neh.gov.ieAbout this support
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine provides EU funding to recognised producer organisations (POs) in the fruit and vegetable sector, excluding potatoes. By joining forces, growers can strengthen their bargaining power, improve the quality of their produce and invest in more sustainable ways of working. You can join an existing PO or work with other growers to form a new one. The PO can then apply for funding for an approved programme of improvements.
Who is it for?
Talk to us if you are: A fruit or vegetable grower interested in joining or forming a recognised producer organisation Part of a PO looking to invest in improvements to your business and the wider group Part or planning to be a part of a PO with at least five active producers and a combined value of marketed production of at least €2.5 million Here are all the terms and conditions .
At a glance
- Provider
- Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
- Type
- Grant
- Categories
- Grants
- Industries
- Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing
- Business size
- Between 10-49 Employees, Between 50-249 Employees, Less than 10 Employees
- Max amount
- €2.5m
- Source
- National Enterprise Hub
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Auto-imported fromneh.gov.ie. First seen 7 May 2026; last verified 9 November 2026. Always check the official listing on the National Enterprise Hub before applying — eligibility and amounts change without notice.