To apply for grants and schemes to improve your farm’s performance, you need to follow the rules and guidance provided by the Welsh government and the Rural Payments Wales (RPW) Online system. You can find the information about the different grants and schemes, their eligibility criteria, application dates, and payment rates on the Rural grants and payments web page¹. You can also use the Single Application Form to apply for multiple rural grants and payment schemes².

Some of the grants and schemes that are currently available or will be available soon for Welsh farmers are:

• Agriculture Diversification Scheme: A capital grant scheme to encourage the establishment of new agricultural enterprises. The next application window will open on 6 November 2023 and close on 12 January 2024¹.
• Growing for the Environment: A financial support scheme for growing and using crops that improve the environmental status of a farm business. The next application window for spring and summer crops will open on 6 November 2023 and close on 15 December 2023¹.
• Small Grants – Efficiency: A capital scheme to help farmers improve the technical, financial, and environmental performance of their business. The next application window will open on 6 March 2024 and close on 16 April 2024¹.
• Small Grants – Environment: A financial contribution towards capital investments on individual parcels of land. The next application window will open on 8 January 2024 and close on 16 February 2024¹.
• Woodland Creation Grant: A financial support scheme for woodland creation customers with an approved plan. The next application window will open on 13 February 2023 and close on 22 May 2023¹.

You can also contact the Welsh Government Farm Liaison Service for advice and guidance on policies and grants, including the Basic Payment Scheme, cross compliance, animal health and welfare, and record-keeping³. You can call them on 0300 062 5004 or email them at farm.liaison.service@gov.wales³.