Who is eligible for Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS) — Scotland?

Available in: Scotland. Applicant must be a registered business. Most relevant to: Agriculture & Fisheries.

What is the deadline for Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS) — Scotland?

This is a rolling scheme with no fixed deadline.

Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS) — Scotland

Scottish Government / Rural Payments and Services

Description

Scotland's capital grant scheme for farm business investment, helping active farmers and crofters improve business efficiency, environmental performance, and resilience to climate change — funding items such as improving soil quality, creating hedgerows, and upgrading livestock management infrastructure. Round 1 ran 14 July-22 August 2025 and is now closed; a second round is confirmed to open from winter 2026, with at least 725 farming and crofting businesses expected to share an indicative £14.25 million budget. Enhanced support rates are planned for new entrants to farming (up to 80% of eligible costs) and Highlands and Islands-based businesses (up to 60%), alongside standard rates for other applicants.

Amount

Up to £20,000 per business, covering up to 100% of eligible costs depending on declared agricultural land area and applicant category (standard, new entrant up to 80%, or Highlands and Islands up to 60%)

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

Available in: Scotland.
Applicant must be a registered business.
Most relevant to: Agriculture & Fisheries.

Notes: Round 2 opens from winter 2026 (exact date not yet published as of September 2026) — a list of eligible items is expected to be published ahead of opening. Distinct from the Agricultural Transformation Fund (narrower, slurry-storage-focused support via AECS, not opening for applications in 2026) and from the broader Rural Support Plan (separate entry in this directory).
Requirement: Active farmer or crofter in Scotland, registered and approved with the Scottish Government Rural Payments and Inspections Division, with an active Rural Payments and Services account.

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How to apply

Round 1 is closed. Round 2 opens from winter 2026 via the Rural Payments and Services online portal (ruralpayments.org) — check the FFIS pages for the confirmed opening date and eligible items list.

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Last verified: 1 September 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.