Crofters

Use the table below to find all the schemes and funds that might be relevant to you.

Basic Payment Scheme Active farmer with at least three hectares of land
National Reserve New and / or young farmer who does not automatically qualify for the Basic Payment Scheme
Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (Mainland and Islands) Keep a suckler beef herd
Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme Keep sheep on rough grazing land
Agri-Environment Climate Scheme Interested in projects that help protect the environment
Forestry Grant Scheme Creation and management of woodland and forests
Less Favoured Area Support (LFASS) Farm land designated as a Less Favoured Area
Crofting Agricultural Grant Scheme Run a crofting business
Sgeama Maoineachadh Àiteachais airson Croitearachd Run a crofting business
Croft House Grant Support to build a new house on your croft
New Entrants grants Are below the age of 41 or have recently set-up a farming business for the first time
Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund Want to explore new ways of working in agriculture and land management
Advisory Service Want to access advice and support from experts