Scottish Government

May 2005

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Contents

Introduction

Section 1 About the Farm Business Development Scheme
1.1 FBDS And Its Aims And Objectives
1.2 Eligibility
1.3 Level And Rate Of Grant Assistance Available
1.4 Project Types Eligible For Assistance
1.5 Project Expenditure Eligible For Assistance
1.6 Project Types Not Eligible For Assistance
1.7 Provision Of Training
1.8 Other Scheme Rules
1.9 Statutory Requirements, Consents And Agreements

Section 2 Application, Assessment and Decision Process
2.1 Making An Application
2.2 Assessment Of Application And Notification Of Assessment Decision

Section 3: Project Implementation and Management
3.1 Making A Claim For Grant Assistance
3.2 Expected Benefits And Monitoring
3.3 Monitoring progress
3.4 Failure To Meet Conditions Of Grant

Section 4: Complaints Procedure
4.1 How To Make A Complaint

ANNEXES
Annex A Statutory Requirements
Annex B General Conditions Of Grant
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