Sustainable Agriculture Capital Grant Scheme (SACGS)
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Date published: 12 February, 2022
Date superseded: 12 April, 2022
Sustainable Agriculture Capital Grant Scheme 2022 (SACGS 2022)
It is estimated that agricultural activities account for around 90% of ammonia emissions. SACGS 2022 will offer support for low emission slurry spreading equipment and slurry store covers that are proven to reduce harmful ammonia emissions and reduce adverse impacts on water quality resulting from the storage and spreading of livestock slurry and digestate.
Who can apply for SACGS 2022?
Scottish farmers, crofters and agricultural contractors who store and/or spread livestock slurry or digestate who are registered with the Scottish Government Rural Payments and Inspections Division (SGRPID) can apply for this grant. Businesses who are not registered with SGRPID will need to register.
How much money can a business apply for?
SACGS 2022 will offer grants based on standard costs. The maximum grant amount a single business can receive is £20,000.
How can businesses apply for this grant?
The application process will be online, using your Rural Payments and Services account username and password. Businesses who do not have a Rural Payments and Services account will need to register for one. Agents mandated for Single Application form will be able to submit an application on behalf of their clients.
When will businesses be able to apply?
The scheme will open for applications in the spring of 2022 for six weeks.
Where can I find out more details about this scheme?
Full scheme guidance will be published before the scheme opens for applications.
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What can businesses do ahead of the application window opening?
- Ensure you are registered with SGRPID and have a Business Reference Number (BRN). If not registered you should register now.
- Ensure you have a username and password for Rural Payments and Services. If you do not have one you should register for one.
- Calculate the total m3 livestock slurry/digestate storage you have.
- Calculate the number of weeks livestock slurry/digestate storage you have.
- Calculate the total m3 livestock slurry and digestate you spread each year.
- Calculate the total m3 of livestock slurry and digestate you employ a contractor to spread for you each year (farmers and crofters).
- Get a Carbon Audit and/or a Nutrient Management Plan (based on soil analysis) if you do not already have one. You don’t need them to apply but will be required to get one of them if your application is successful.
For further information, please email: SACGS@gov.scot
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