The Expression of Interest (EoI) application window for the Nutrient Management Investment Scheme opened on the 15th of July in Wales with an indicative budget allocation of £17m. The scheme supports infrastructure and capital investments in equipment and machinery that have been identified to support farmers to reach compliance with The Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations 2021.
Maximum grant rate & maximum grant threshold
One application is permitted per window – the maximum grant award is £50,000 and the minimum is £12,000. The grant will be a maximum 50% or 40% contribution against actual invoiced costs, depending on the item selected. Only items included on the List of Eligible Capital Items will attract funding.
Applying for the Nutrient Management Investment Scheme
You can only complete an EoI for the Nutrient Management Investment Scheme by accessing Rural Payments Wales (RPW) Online. If your EoI is selected, you will be invited to complete your full application and submit all supporting documentation which will be available to you via RPW Online.
If selected, all applicants for the Nutrient Management Investment Scheme must demonstrate their existing slurry storage capacity and future slurry storage requirements of the farm in relation to The Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations 2021.
Applications close on 23rd August 2024, and if the application is successful, all items must be purchased and claimed by the 31st of March 2027.
Help & advice
Read more at: https://www.gov.wales/nutrient-management-investment-scheme-15-july-2024-23-august-2024
For further advice or help with an application, please contact our Stewardship & Grants team on 01981 590514.
