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, full details of the scheme for fisheries and aquaculture produce are available from the fisheries grant section.
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.