Rural Business Investment Scheme - Food

Expression of Interest window now open until 19 September 2018

The Rural Business Investment Scheme - FOOD (RBISF) is a capital investments scheme to support projects that offer clear and quantifiable benefits to the food and drink industry in Wales.

Farm Business Grants – Window 5

Expression of Interest window now open until 05 October

The grant provides farmers with a financial contribution towards capital investments in equipment and machinery. You must have attended a Farming Connect Farming for the Future event before making an application. Please apply through RPW Online.

Sustainable Production Grant Scheme – 4th Window

Expression of Interest Window now open until 26 October

The Sustainable Production Grant (SPG) scheme is a capital grant support package aimed at farmers in Wales of between £12,000 to £50,000.  You must have attended a Farming Connect Sustainable Farming Event before making an application. Please apply through RPW Online.

Micro Small Business Fund (MSBF)

The Micro Small Business Fund (MSBF) is an investment fund for projects in the tourism sector in Wales. It can be used either to upgrade existing or create new high quality product.

LEADER Cooperation Projects Wales, UK and Transnational

Want to share knowledge, experience and ideas? Interested in working together? Cooperation is more than just networking; it helps to improve the potential for local areas. 

Use the CLLD Partner Search tool for ideas.

Written Statement - Launch of Brexit Our Land

Lesley Griffiths AM, Cabinet Secretary Energy, Planning and Rural Affairs. 

I am pleased to launch a consultation seeking views on proposals for a post Brexit Land Management Programme for Wales.

Support to explore the opportunities and benefits of renewable energy in rural communities

Support is available for local groups interested in generating sustainable energy and saving money.

Abergavenny agri-urban – integrated Action Plan

'Thought for food” -  Local food on urban forks.  Abergavenny Agri Urban Local Action Group 2016-2018 has published the first Action Plan update.

Pembrokeshire leads the way for community fridges

Pembrokeshire has a second permanent fridge open to the community.

Sports Development Project update

Llantwit Major Town Council are delighted to confirm that their Sports Development Project has been given the green light.

Farming Connect clients set to benefit from new streamlined log-in system to access lifelong learning and development services

More than 10,000 eligible farmers and foresters registered with Farming Connect already have a BOSS account, which provides a secure gateway from where they can access their personal development plan (PDP).

Grants Online

Rural Development Grants across the UK.

National Lottery Awards for All - How to Get a Grant for up to £10,000

National Lottery Funding can help you to make a difference in your community. National Lottery Awards for All offers funding from £300 to £10,000 to support what matters to people and communities.

Call for best practices on healthy and sustainable food systems

All stakeholders are invited to  submit evaluated best practice examples that contribute to healthy and sustainable food systems.

EIP-AGRI events

Find out more on past and future EIP-AGRI events.

EAFRD Project Brochure language versions available

This edition showcases examples of Rural Development Programme (RDP) projects supporting the sustainable use of natural resources, particularly water and soil.

ENRD events calendar

Connecting rural Europe - up-coming events.