The application window will open on 4 November 2024 and closes on 17 January 2025.

 

The indicative budget allocation for this application window is £1.5m.

 

Agricultural Diversification and Horticulture is a capital grant scheme available to farmers and existing horticultural producers in Wales. The objectives of the scheme are to:

• support the development and establishment of agricultural diversification enterprises on farms.

• support the development and establishment of commercial horticultural enterprises.

 

Maximum grant rate and maximum grant threshold

• The maximum grant award is £100,000 and the minimum is £3,000.

• The grant provides a maximum 40% contribution towards capital investments (excluding VAT), which can be demonstrated as offering clear and quantifiable benefits to farm businesses.

• The grant will be a maximum 40% contribution against actual invoiced costs. For instance, you are offered a contract with an offer of grant towards an investment with a value of £100,000. The maximum grant offer will be £40,000.

 

The scheme is discretionary. The amount of grant offered would relate to individual circumstances and would always be the minimum amount necessary to allow the investments to go ahead. If selected, you must be able to complete and claim all Capital Works items by 31 March 2025

 

Key requirements

• The contract for the project will be for a maximum of 12 months.

• The project would not proceed without grant assistance.

• All items must be purchased in accordance with the Welsh Government Competitive Tendering and Procurement requirements. See Section F for further details.

• Ensure all investments have been completed at the time you submit your claim.

• Ensure all investments are on the premises at the time you submit your claim.

 

Eligibility

• You are registered with the Welsh Government and have been issued with a Customer Reference Number (CRN). Please refer to the Welsh Government website for the how to register guidance or call the RPW Customer Contact Centre on 0300 062 5004.

• You are a primary producer of agricultural products

• You either have at least 3ha of eligible agricultural land registered with RPW in Wales or

• You are able to demonstrate over 550 standard labour hours.

 

 

 

For more information or help with your application contact:

Kathryn Williams – 07971 583 638

kathrynwilliams@dmpcuk.com