The Slurry Infrastructure grant round 1 online checker has now closed for applications. If you are interested in applying for a grant, read the Slurry Infrastructure grant round 2 guidance.
Read this guidance if youre a farmer applying for a Slurry Infrastructure grant round 1. If youre a local planning authority, read the information for local planning authorities.
The grant is available to pig, beef and dairy farmers whose farming systems produce slurry. It helps replace, build new or expand existing slurry stores to provide 6 months storage.
This grant is competitive. The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) will give the grant to those projects that have the greatest environmental outcomes.
This is a 2-stage application process.
If you submitted an online application and it scores highly enough, RPA will invite you to submit a full application.
The deadline for submitting full applications is 11:59pm on Friday 28 June 2024.
Published 9 June 2022 Last updated 19 February 2024 +show all updates
Page title has changed from Slurry Infrastructure grant: guidance for applicants to Slurry Infrastructure grant round 1: guidance for applicants.Updated to add link to the Slurry Infrastructure grant Round 2 guidance.
Additional guidance at 'Calculate how much slurry storage you need', 'Slurry store accessories', costs that are not eligible for grant funding and 'How to claim your grant;.
Guidance made clearer under 'Choose the right location for your store'.
Added signpost at the top of the 'About' page to direct potential applicants to the Round 2 guidance.
Added link to Slurry Infrastructure grant Round 2 guidance.
Additional information added in the 'Slurry separator' section of the Full application form guidance, and in the 'Reduce your storage needs' section of the Plan your slurry storage guidance.
Bullet point added to Section 5. Supporting document checklist, for Constructing an earth bank lagoon without synthetic liner section.
Added information to help applicants understand what local planning authorities may consider when receiving applications for slurry storage.
Title and summary updated to reflect this guidance is aimed at applicants for the slurry infrastructure grant. Information for local planning authorities removed and put on a new page.
Environment Agency factsheet links added to the Plan your slurry storage: what you need to know and where to look HTML document.
Guidance added for invited applicants on how to fill in their slurry application.
The slurry infrastructure grant online checker has now closed for applications.
Clarified information around who can apply, what the grant can and cannot pay for, and submitting an application.
The Slurry Infrastructure grant online checker is now open until 31 January 2023.
Added more information about the grant scheme, how to apply and documents you need to help with your application.
