Food Processing Marketing and Co-operation Grant Scheme
The Food Processing Marketing and Co-Operation Scheme was launched in March 2008. The scheme is part of Scotland's Rural Development Programme and will run until 2013. The scheme covers agricultural produce only, a similar scheme for fisheries produce will open later in 2008.
The scheme is competitive and includes three elements:
Capital Grants
Provides for assistance towards the construction of buildings and purchase of plant and equipment.
Non-capital Grants
Provides for assistance with a range of projects including market research and consultancy, product development and consumer education material.
Co-operation Grants
Provides for support to aid co-operation, collaboration and development within the food chain.
Application Forms and Guidance Notes are available in the publications area of the Scottish Government website.
Food and Drink Industry Division
Room 431
Pentland House
47 Robb's Loan
Edinburgh
EH14 1TY
Phone: 0131 244 4762
Fax: 0131 244 3110
E-mail: pmgenquiries@scotland.gsi.gov.uk