A new scheme, Farm Business Grant – Yard Coverings, will open for expressions of interest on the 18th May and close on the 25th June 2021, with a budget in excess of £2m.
The Farm Business Grant – Yard Coverings scheme will support roofing over any previously uncovered existing livestock feeding areas, livestock gathering areas, manure storage areas, existing slurry stores and existing silage stores. The scheme will also support some secondary items, including rainwater goods for existing buildings, rainwater harvesting systems and slurry analysis kits.
An online expression of interest will require applicants to indicate on a digital map where most of the items will be located, including a requirement to submit ‘before’ geo-tagged photographs. Successful applicants will be required to submit ‘after’ geo-tagged photographs as part of the claim process. Detailed and updated guidance documents on the grant support and eligibility criteria will be available shortly.
Unlike previous rounds, there is no requirement for a partner in the business to attend a strategic awareness event before applying for grant funding of up to 40% of set standard costs.