The Alentejo 2030 programme already has 53.5% of its allocation committed to approved operations, representing a portfolio exceeding 568 million euros, but financial execution stands at 12.7%. The approval rate is in line with the average of the regional programmes under Portugal 2030, being only surpassed by Lisboa and the Norte. CCDR Alentejo justifies the difference between approval and execution with the nature of the approved projects, which involve procedures such as procurement, licensing, construction works and technological implementation, prolonging the interval between approval and the submission of expenditure.
The Just Transition Fund records the highest approval rate, at 88.7%, standing 34.6 percentage points above the average of the regional programmes. This fund is intended to support territories facing the economic and social impacts of climate transition. In the European Social Fund Plus, Alentejo presents an approval rate of 64.7%, above the 62.5% of the overall average of Portugal 2030, covering areas such as qualification, employment, social inclusion and skills.
The distribution of support reveals a majority share for private beneficiaries, with 61.49% of approved funds destined for private entities and the remaining 38.51% for public entities.
Regarding the N+3 target for 2026, Alentejo has already submitted to the European Commission approximately 156 million euros, equivalent to 51% of the expected target. CCDR also estimates approximately 34.5 million euros in executed but not declared expenditure, and certification exceeding 47 million euros by the end of the year, anticipating reaching approximately 237.5 million euros, that is, 78% of the N+3 target, falling just below the Lisboa Regional Programme.
