Gestão de água e conservação de recursos hídricos - Alentejo2030

The main goal of this opportunity is to support actions that protect water resources and manage water-related risks in the Alentejo region of Portugal. The focus is on increasing resilience to drought, reducing flood risks, and rehabilitating hydrographic networks. Interventions include restoring watercourses using natural engineering, removing obstructions, retaining water in headwaters, and preventing invasive species in water bodies. Only projects located in the Alentejo region (excluding certain parishes) are eligible.

• Projects must align with the types of operations and actions defined in the Alentejo Regional Program 2030.
• The project's objectives must match the specific aims of the opportunity, such as water resource protection and risk management.
• The total eligible cost of the project must exceed €200,000.
• Projects must not be completed or fully executed before the funding application is submitted.
• Projects must demonstrate readiness, including all approved public works documents, licenses, and authorizations.
• Projects must meet environmental, technical, and financial sustainability requirements, including energy efficiency, water conservation, and circular economy principles.

Examples:

• A municipality restores a river section using natural engineering techniques to reduce flood risk and improve habitat.
• An organization removes sediment and obstructions from a watercourse to improve water flow and drought resilience.
• A local authority implements measures to prevent the spread of invasive aquatic plants in a reservoir.

• Acquisition of services for studies, architectural, and engineering projects directly linked to eligible operations
• Construction works and engineering tasks
• Supervision and safety coordination services during construction
• Price adjustments for completed works, based on contract terms
• Tests and operational trials
• Non-recoverable VAT on eligible costs
• For projects over €500,000: Expenses related to producing a one-minute video to present the project, with rights assigned to funding entities

• Total budget of the grant: €4,000,000
• Co-financing rate: Up to 85%
• Minimum per project: €200,000
• Maximum per project: €750,000

• Projects must align with the types of operations and objectives defined for the Alentejo region.
• The eligible cost per project must exceed €200,000.
• Projects must not be materially completed or fully executed before the funding application.
• Applicants must provide all necessary project documentation, including approved plans, licenses, and authorizations.
• Compliance with environmental, technical, and state aid requirements is mandatory.
• A communication plan must be included to promote the use of European funds during and after project implementation.