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Growing for the Environment

Growing for the Environment is a grant scheme available to all eligible farmers in Wales. The scheme supports the growing and utilisation of crops, which can result in improvements in the environmental performance of a farm business.The Expression of Interest (EOI) window opened on 20 June 2022 and will close on 29 July 2022.

The maximum grant award is £5,000. The minimum grant award is equivalent to the payment rate of £117/ 1 ha of
eligible crop which is to remain in the ground until 15 February 2023.Your application may exceed the maximum grant. If your EoI is selected, the related claim will be capped to the maximum £5,000.

The Contract for this window will end 30 April 2023, all claims to be submitted by this date. Please follow the link below for a copy of the detailed rules booklet, and contact us here at CARA on 01570 471516 if you require assistance with your application.

https://gov.wales/sites/default/files/pdf-versions/2022/6/3/1656511419/growing-environment-rules-booklet.pdf