News: June 2012

Date posted: 22/06/12

FARMING & FORESTRY IMPROVEMENT SCHEME (FFIS) - ROUND 2 NOW OPEN

The FFIS is now open for a second round of applications. The application window will close on 17th July.Grants are available for a wide range of activities in agricultural and forestry businesses. The scheme seeks projects with a spend of £5,000 - £50,000, and will provide grant at 40% of costs or 50% in upland areas. For full details, go to www.defra.gov.uk/rural/rdpe 

The scheme is administered by the Defra RDPE Team in Newcastle. It can be contacted on 0191 226 5436 or rdpedeliverynortheast@defra.gsi.gov.uk

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