Expression of Interest Window Dates August 2021

A new Farm Business Grant EOI window will open on 1st September 2021 with a budget of £2 million from remaining RDP funds.

Farmers will be able to receive support to invest in new technology and equipment to improve the farm performance.

Further information can be found here: https://gov.wales/farm-business-grant

As a result of the pandemic, Farming Connect has taken the decision to postpone all open events and one-to-many events until further notice. They are conducting a number of activities digitally or over the phone where possible.

More information can be found here:
https://businesswales.gov.wales/farmingconnect/whats-on

This window of the RBIS has been allocated a budget of £2 million and covers capital investments costs and supports project in Wales that contribute to at least one of the below:

• the diversification of the rural economy, 
• the development of the supply chain for natural products, 
• increasing the productivity, efficiency and competitiveness of rural businesses. 
• The scheme is open to existing and start up Non-agricultural micro and small enterprises including farmers or members of the farm household diversifying into non-agricultural activities.

Applicants will be required to demonstrate that a viable market has been identified for  their product(s) and that the project would not proceed without the grant.

The maximum grant rate for any individual investment project is 40% of the total costs.

The maximum grant threshold per undertaking for any individual investment project is £50,000, and the minimum is £5,000

Further information and how to apply can be found here: https://gov.wales/rural-business-investment-scheme-non-agriculture 

The next Farming Connect training application window will open on 6th September and will close on 29th October 2021.

Those registering for the first time in order to apply for a funded training course or that need to update their account details, please contact Farming Connect before 17:00 25th October 2021.

More information will be available shortly on the Farming Connect website: https://businesswales.gov.wales/farmingconnect/