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Animal Health and Welfare Grants Applications Now Open
Animal Health and Welfare Grants Applications Now Open
Post date
March 2024
As part of the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2024, the three Animal Health and Welfare Grants are designed to provide financial support to farmers purchasing new equipment and technology for their livestock businesses. There are over 230 items to choose from, with 54 new items since the last round.
A percentage of the cost of each item applied for, will be paid for by DEFRA.
For many items, the percentage of how much is paid, has increased since last year.
The Three Grants available:
- Grant items that improve productivity
- Grant items for slurry management
- Grant items that improve animal health and welfare
The application deadline for the first two grants are due midday on the 17th April. The minimum amount claimable for both grants is £1,000, and £50,000 is the maximum amount you can receive for these items.
The application deadline for grant items which improve animal health and welfare is midday on the 1st May. The minimum amount in which can receive is £1,000, and maximum amount is £25,000.
If you would like some assistance with your application, feel free to contact us on 01380 724687, or email info@akcagric.co.uk
