What grants are available for farmers in Scotland?
There are several funding schemes you can apply to (most on a competitive basis) depending on the nature of your business or project, including:
- Agri-Environment Climate Scheme.
- Forestry Grant Scheme.
- Less Favoured Area Support Scheme.
- Crofting Agricultural Grant Scheme.
- Small Farms Agricultural Grant Scheme.
What is basic payment scheme entitlements?
The Basic Payment Scheme acts as a safety net for farmers and crofters by supplementing their main business income. ... Support under the Basic Payment Scheme is available to farmers who are allocated payment entitlements. You can apply for entitlements based on the land you farm and the activity you undertake.
What does the rural payments agency do?
As the paying agency for the EU's Common Agricultural Policy ( CAP ) schemes in England, we make payments to farmers, traders and land owners. We also make payments on behalf of Natural England, and manage over 40 schemes to help ensure we have a healthy rural economy and strong rural communities.
What is Scottish Rural Payments Agency?
Rural Payments and Services is delivered by the Scottish Government's Rural Payments and Inspections Division (RPID), with delivery partners. RPID is the accredited paying agency in Scotland.