Start a short food chain in Hessen

A new cooperation in Hessen can start a short food chain in Hessen that links growers, processors, and local markets for organic or regional food. Picture neighbours signing a cooperation contract before the first crate of apples reaches a village stall.

What you can do in Wiesbaden

• Read how the ministry backs supply-chain cooperation on the kurze Versorgungskette page
• Open the RP Gießen page for selection dates, forms, and deadlines
• Draft an action plan and a cooperation contract before the selection date
• Ask the IfLS (Hessischer Innovationsdienstleister) at Kurfürstenstraße 49, 60486 Frankfurt am Main for non-binding feedback on a draft plan
• Direct formal grant questions to Regierungspräsidium Gießen, Dezernat 51.1 Landwirtschaft, Marktstruktur via the ministry contact block

How to join

The grant supports horizontal and vertical cooperation to build short supply chains and local markets. Focus products are organic or regional. New cooperations of people and organisations in farming and food, or research institutes, may apply. One member can file if a cooperation contract binds the partners. The rate is 50 percent of eligible costs, for at most five years from approval, capped at 200,000 euro per project under de minimis rules. The project must take place in Hessen. Submit the action plan and contract at least four weeks before each selection date listed on the RP Gießen page.

Why it matters in Wiesbaden

A short food chain in Hessen keeps value near the farm: growing, processing, and selling in one region cuts haulage and builds trust between producers and eaters. The ministry says funded work should also help climate protection and adaptation. Find more community projects in Wiesbaden.

Good to know

• Who can apply for a short food chain grant in Hessen? A new cooperation of people or organisations in farming and food, or a research institute. One member can file the application if a cooperation contract links the partners.
• How large is the grant? 50 percent of eligible costs, at most 200,000 euro per project, for at most five years from approval.
• Where does the project have to happen? In Hessen. File the action plan and the cooperation contract by the deadline on the RP Gießen page, at least four weeks before the selection date.

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Source: Kurze Versorgungsketten und lokale Märkte · RP Gießen: kurze Versorgungsketten.
Details checked: 2026-10-05.