Farm & Rural Grant Schemes

The Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) is the main method of support for rural businesses in Scotland looking to expand, improve performance, diversify, undertake agri-environment management and create and manage woodland and forestry.

Farm Business Services have had considerable success in obtaining grant assistance over the years. We have helped over 150 businesses achieve capital funding for farm improvement projects ranging from development of diversified enterprises to new dairy units, slurry storage, environmental management and new entrants into farming.

The Scottish Rural Development Programme 2014 - 2020

Over the 2014 - 2020 period the Scottish Government is keen to build on its previous investments to ensure that this programme addresses the specific needs facing Scotland.

Funding pressures mean that the programme is focused on the key priorities facing Scotland and that support will be directly targeted to areas where it will have the biggest impact. The specific priorities of the Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) 2014 – 2020 are:

• Enhancing the rural economy

• Supporting agricultural businesses

• Protecting and improving the natural environment

• Addressing the impact of climate change

• Supporting rural communities