32 million hryvnias were paid to 11 agricultural enterprises as part of the government grant program to support small and medium-sized businesses “eRobota”. The money will be directed towards the development of orchards, berry farms, viticulture, and greenhouse farming. In total, this year, 133 farms received state aid in the amount of 556.2 million hryvnias for the development of orchards and greenhouses.
Specifically, 108 farms received 432.3 million hryvnias for orchards, and 25 enterprises received 123.9 million hryvnias for greenhouses.
Since the start of the program, 604.5 million hryvnias have been paid to 141 businesses. Specifically, 114 farms received 466.6 million hryvnias for the development of orchards, berry farms, and viticulture, and 27 enterprises received 137.9 million hryvnias for greenhouses.
Grants have been fully paid to 114 farms this year.
For reference, the government grant program has been in effect since July 1, 2022, and provides support for small and medium-sized businesses. Among its advantages is the opportunity for anyone interested to create or develop their own business in the directions of “Own Business,” “Own Orchard,” “Own Greenhouse,” and “New Level.”
Grants are provided in an amount not exceeding 70% of the project’s cost, but not exceeding 10 million hryvnias. The applicant must finance at least 30% of the project’s cost with their own or credit funds. An obligatory condition is the employment of the necessary number of employees. For orchards, this is from 5 to 10 permanent and 125-425 seasonal workers depending on the type of planting. For greenhouses, it is no less than 4 permanent and 10 seasonal workers per hectare.