The Countryside Productivity Small Grant Scheme – What You Need To Know
The long awaited third round of the Countryside Productivity Small Grant (CPSG) scheme is now open. It closes at midday on 4th November, so if you want to make an application, you need to be quick.
What Funding Is Available Through The Small Grant Scheme?
The maximum grant available through the Countryside Productivity Small Grant scheme is £12,000. It only covers 40% of expenditure, so you would need to spend £30,000 in order to claim the maximum grant amount
What Can I Buy Using Small Grant Scheme Funding?
The CPSG covers equipment and machinery to help improve productivity and efficiency for farming businesses.
Some of the common items which are included:
- Handling systems for sheep and cattle
- Weight crates for sheep and cattle
- EID readers
- CCTV for livestock
- Grass pasture sward lifters
- Pasture plate meters
- Solar electric fencers
- GPS light bars
- Variable rate controllers
- Nitrate sensors
- Direct drills
- Cover crop rollers
- Grain stirrers
- Controls for continuous flow dryers
The gov.uk website gives a full list and a summary of options and full details of all eligible items.
How Do I Apply For Funding Under The Small Grant Scheme?
The application process is quick and easy, and you apply online. You’ll need to provide some information about yourself and your farming business, and then select what equipment you’d like funding towards.
You do not need to provide quotes, as the grant offers a fixed price per item. If you choose to purchase a higher-specification product, you will still only receive the fixed price.
Once your application has been reviewed and approved, you will receive a Grant Funding Agreement (GFA). At this stage, you can then place your order(s). Note that equipment purchased must be brand new (not ex-demonstrator) and must be purchased after receiving your GFA.
Equipment must be delivered by mid-March. Once received and paid for, you can submit a single claim for the grantof the fixed price of all your items.
IS THIS THE LAST CHANCE TO APPLY FOR THE COUNTRYSIDE PRODUCTIVITY SMALL GRANT SCHEME?
This is the final round of the CPSG. DEFRA has said that there will be other forms of grant available next year, but we do not yet know what the process and eligibility will be for this.
You can find out more about the CPSG on the gov.uk website.
If you would like any more information, or support in applying for this funding, please contact your local Carter Jonas office.
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