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New round of FPMC scheme opens for applications
Wednesday 2 October 2019 - 14:24
A further application round for the Food Processing, Marketing and Cooperation (FPMC) Scheme is now open.
This scheme can provide support grant to suppliers and producers to contribute to the Scottish Government's overall vision for food and drink in Scotland, which is to be a Good Food Nation, where it is second nature to produce, buy, serve and eat fresh, healthy food.
Funding can help you:
Capital Projects:
- develop or create food processing facilities, including buildings and equipment
Non-Capital Projects:
- market your products in home and export markets at national/international trade shows/fairs
- to run co-operative ventures to make sure more value is retained by both farmers and growers
- to improve supply-chain efficiency
The FPMC scheme is part of the Scottish Rural Development Programme.
The further application round will close to applications on 10 November 2019. Applications must be received by this date. No late applications will be accepted.
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application in mid to end February 2020.
For full information on the FPMC scheme and how to apply visit the Rural Payments and Services website.
In our Case Studies section you can find stories from some projects that were previously supported by FMPC, including: