The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) is an instrument of the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) that focuses on addressing the specific challenges of rural areas. The government appoints the Managing Authority, whose role is to inform potential beneficiaries about the available subsidies, the applicable rules, and the level of EU contribution.

The objectives of the EAFRD are to improve the competitiveness of agriculture and forestry through restructuring aids; to improve the environment and rural areas through aids for land management; and to improve the quality of life in rural areas and promote the diversification of economic activities.