Agricultural Societies and Shows have a long and prestigious history and are at the centre of rural communities in Wales. Each one has an important role in promoting sustainable farming and food production to the wider public and in supporting community cohesion, our culture, and the wellness agenda.
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, most, if not all, agricultural shows across Wales were cancelled in 2020 and a large number will be cancelled in 2021.
It is important that agricultural show Societies can return to a position of some normality following the pandemic which includes the reintroduction of agricultural shows across Wales.
The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society (RWAS) is administering the Agricultural Shows Innovation Fund (the Innovation Fund) on behalf of the Welsh Government.
The objective of the Innovation Fund is to encourage innovative solutions to help meet the current challenges and to aid collaboration between agricultural show Societies.
The Innovation Fund will support new projects only - no retrospective activities will be considered.
There are three funding categories:
- Category 1 - Innovation through the pandemic
- Category 2 - Innovation within the “new normal”
- Category 3 - Innovation that encourages collaboration
The closing date for applications is 5pm on 16 July 2021.
For further information visit RWAS website.