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Sustainable Agriculture Grant Scheme

Monday 7th September 2020

Here is a brief outline of what you need to know about this new scheme:

Grant is awarded at 50% of the standard costs or 60% in the Highlands and Islands, maximum amount of £20,000 per business ( BRN).

Application window runs between the 7th September and 11th October. Items must be purchased and claimed by the 31st March 2021. All items must be claimed at the same time - e.g only one claim per business.

Items must be retained for 5 years

Mobile handling facilities are not eligible.

Items cannot be used for contracting

Second-hand items are not eligible

Items cannot be bought as a factory fit on a new piece of machinery. E.g. GPS.

Scoring:

This scheme has the potential to be massively over-subscribed. The pot of money only allows 500 Scottish business's to claim the maximum amount of £20,000 and grants will be awarded on a points based system.

Additional points will be awarded to business's whom have undertaken the following between March 2017 and 1st March 2020:

  • Carbon Audit
  • Nutrient Management Plan
  • Veterinary Health Plan

Only if the item applied for is associated with the plan!