How is FETF different to the Countryside Productivity Small Grant (CPSG) scheme?

The differences between the FETF and the CPSG

The FETF is similar to the CPSG scheme, with some key enhancements:

• The FETF is domestically funded while the CPSG scheme was EU funded under the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE).

• The aims and objectives of the scheme are different for FETF than they were for CPSG – see the ‘What the grant is for’ section for details.

• The minimum grant value has reduced to £2,000 and the maximum grant value has increased to £25,000. You can apply for a total of £50,000 over the scheme’s duration, for example if there were two rounds you could apply for £25,000 in each round.

• Any funding received under the previous CPSG scheme won’t count towards the £50,000 total.

• Farmers, horticulturalists, forestry owners and contractors to the industry are eligible to apply.

• The list of Items that can be applied for has been reviewed and updated. The Item specifications may have changed for Items that were previously available under CPSG, so you will need to check these carefully.

• The online application has been reviewed and updated to reflect changes in the scheme and to be more user friendly.