Grant fund for farmers - open 9 July until 3 September

Grant fund for farmers opens today - Countryside Productivity Small Grants Scheme (CPSGS) Round 2 is open for applications. CPSG Round 2 will pick up where Round 1 left off, offering grants of up to £12,000 to support farmers in improving animal health and welfare, resource efficiency and nutrient management. Grants are available for all farm types including livestock, horticulture and arable businesses, with a total pot of £15 million available for Round 2 to fund investments in new technology. To apply, applications are made via an online portal that can be accessed via this link. The Countryside Productivity small grant scheme will be open to applications from 09 July 2019 to 03 September 2019 and full details will be published on gov.uk. The Countryside Productivity landing page will be updated to include links to the applicant handbook and online application portal. The application portal will be open for 8 weeks from 09 July 2019 until 03 September 2019. Visit Dorset Leader for more information.