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 15/03/2024.

The relevant Scheme documents can be viewed by following the links below:
General Rules Booklet
https://www.gov.wales/small-grants-environment-water-2023-general-rules-booklet-html#128471
Technical Guidance Booklet
https://www.gov.wales/sites/default/files/publications/2023-08/small-grants-environment-water-2023-technical-guidance.pdf
 Payment Rates
https://www.gov.wales/small-grants-environment-water-2023-payment-rates-html

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