The Ukrainian government has upgraded its agricultural grant programs to accelerate recovery and investment in frontline and high-risk territories. Under Resolution No. 965 adopted on August 13, financial support mechanisms for horticulture, berry cultivation, viticulture, and greenhouse construction are expanded with more flexible co-financing terms and streamlined application procedures.
Key changes include:
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Revised grant caps — Compensation for planting projects capped at ₴400,000 per hectare across all eligible crops.
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Co-financing rules adjusted:
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Standard grants now cover up to 50% of project costs (planting or modular greenhouse) with recipients required to provide the remaining 50% from private or credit sources.
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For farms operating in active or potential combat zones, grants cover up to 80% of costs, with only 20% mandatory co-investment by the applicant.
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Simplified access — Application requirements and documentation have been simplified to speed up grant issuance and reduce administrative delays.
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Relocated businesses eligible — Producers who have transferred their operations to safer regions remain eligible for grants under co-financing terms.
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Eligibility focus on:
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Businesses registered/operating in zones of active or potential hostilities where digital state registries remain functional.
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Owners of land plots where at least 80% of holdings are situated within occupied territories.
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Investment Angle:
The updated subsidies reflect Kyiv’s strategic push to revive agri-production capacity close to combat lines, prevent large-scale abandonment of arable land, and retain jobs in rural areas under pressure. With broad coverage of planting and modular greenhouse infrastructure, the program significantly lowers entry costs for high-value crops, providing a window for investors and agribusiness operators to scale horticulture output despite elevated risks.
