Investments in Diversification, Trade and Associated Services | GAL Terras Dentro D.1.1.1.3

The call for proposals is now open to support investments that promote the creation and development of non-agricultural activities in rural areas, within the intervention territory of GAL Terras Dentro.

This support aims to boost the rural economy by promoting employment, tourism, local trade and local services.
Application period: from September 21, 2026 to November 30, 2026, until 5:00 PM.
Beneficiaries: Individuals or legal entities, provided they are SMEs.
Type of funding: Non-repayable grant.
Eligible investment: over €10,000 and up to €300,000.
Support rate: 50%.
Maximum implementation period: 24 months, counted from the electronic and authenticated submission of the acceptance term.

Total budget: €657,896.45.

Objective

This support aims to encourage the creation and development of non-agricultural activities in rural areas, contributing to job creation and strengthening economic and social cohesion.

It covers investments that promote tourism, local trade and local services, contributing to the diversification and revitalisation of the rural economy.

Eligible projects

Projects for the creation and development of non-agricultural activities may be eligible, provided they meet the eligibility conditions applicable to the beneficiary, the activity and the investment.

In the selection of applications, the following factors are valued:

• Female entrepreneurship;
• Eligible investment below €150,000;
• Activity falling within the CAE codes prioritised by the call for proposals;
• Training, professional experience or specialised technical support in the project area;
• The company’s tax domicile within the intervention area of GAL Terras Dentro;
• Investments in renewable energy or technologies for efficient resource use;
• The project’s internal rate of return;
• Investments aimed at obtaining quality certifications;
• Creation of new jobs.

Eligible geographical area

The call covers investments located in the parishes within the intervention territory of GAL Terras Dentro, in the municipalities of:

• Alvito;
• Cuba;
• Montemor-o-Novo;
• Portel;
• Viana do Alentejo;
• Vidigueira.

More information

For more information about support for projects in Alentejo Litoral, contact us via our email.