Slurry Infrastructure grant Round 2: applicant guidance

Read this guidance if you’re a farmer, or an agent acting on behalf of a farmer, interested in applying for a Slurry Infrastructure grant.

The grant is available to pig, beef and dairy farmers whose farming systems produce slurry. You can use the grant to help replace, build additional, expand or cover existing slurry stores to reach the grant storage requirements: 

• 6 months for beef and dairy
• 8 months for pigs

This grant is competitive. If oversubscribed, the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) will prioritise projects that have the greatest environmental outcomes based on their location.

You’ll need to follow a 3-stage application process.

The first stage of the application processprocess, willthe online checker, is now open shortly.to make an initial online application. See the How to apply for a Slurry Infrastructure grant Round 2 guidance. The checker will close for applications at 11:59pm on 17 January 2024.

Slurry Infrastructure grant Round 1

The Slurry Infrastructure grant Round 1 online checker is now closed for applications. If you have been invited to complete a Round 1 full application, you should continue to use the Round 1 guidance.

Farming Transformation Fund (FTF) contact details

Email FTF@rpa.gov.uk or call the RPA helpline on 03000 200 301 and select the option for the Farming Transformation Fund.