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Small Grants – Environment (Water 2024)

Tuesday, August 13th, 2024
The Expression of Interest (EOI) window for Small Grants -Environment is 12 August to 20 September 2024.This round of Small Grants -Environment will address the theme of Water, and is a standalone scheme providing a maximum of £7,500 funding per business for Capital Works Projects. These include:-

  • Hedge coppicing and gapping up
  • New hedge planting
  • Hedge laying

(all the above 3 options with Fencing as supporting capital works)

  • Cross drains
  • Sleeping policemen
  • Guttering and downpipes
  • Maintenance of gateways

Capital Works projects must be claimed for and submitted with before and after geo-tagged photos by 15/03/2025.

The relevant Scheme documents can be viewed by following the links below:
General Rules Booklet
https://www.gov.wales/sites/default/files/pdf-versions/2024/8/5/1723182989/small-grants-environment-water-general-rules-booklet-2024.pdf
Technical Guidance Booklet
https://www.gov.wales/sites/default/files/publications/2024-07/small-grants-environment-water-2024-technical-guidance.pdf
 Payment Rates
https://www.gov.wales/sites/default/files/pdf-versions/2024/8/5/1723183154/small-grants-environment-water-2024-payment-rates.pdf

If you would like further assistance with your application, please contact the CARA Office as soon as possible on 01570 471516 or email office@carawales.co.uk