Latvia Opens €14.2 Million Funding Round for Agricultural Energy Projects

Latvia has opened applications for €14.18 million in investment grants to help agricultural businesses develop renewable energy production and improve energy efficiency.

The new funding round, administered by the Rural Support Service (LAD), began on 9 November and will remain open until 9 December 2026.

The largest allocation, €7.18 million, is earmarked for biogas production facilities. A further €4 million is available for energy-efficiency improvements, while €3 million will support renewable energy generation, primarily for businesses’ own consumption.

Eligible applicants include agricultural holdings, qualifying food-processing companies and agricultural research institutions engaged in farming activities.

The standard grant covers 40% of eligible investment costs, rising to 65% for biogas projects. Higher rates may apply to qualifying young farmers.

The programme forms part of Latvia’s broader agricultural investment support under the 2023–2027 EU rural development framework.

Other funding rounds opening in November cover farm competitiveness, emissions reduction and climate adaptation, providing additional investment opportunities for Latvia’s agricultural sector.

Source: LAD — LA 4.1.4 official programme.