The application window is now open and closes 18th September 2024.

 

You can apply for this grant for:

 

• comprehensive project – to upgrade (refurbish) or replace (with new) existing buildings that currently house laying hens or pullets to deliver health and welfare benefits

• veranda-only project – to add a veranda to existing laying hen or pullet housing to deliver health and welfare benefits

 

Grant funded laying hen and pullet housing must provide a high level of biosecurity, excellent ambient environment, and maximise the space available by ensuring full and safe accessibility to all birds.

 

Grants can cover up to a maximum rate of 40% of the eligible costs of a project.

 

Comprehensive projects for both pullets and laying hens should include mechanical ventilation and high welfare multi-tier systems. Any laying hen housing should include a veranda, where outside space is permitted.

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A successful project will:

• improve laying hen and pullet health and welfare

• increase environmental sustainability

• introduce innovation

 

If your project meets all these priorities, it’s more likely to be accepted.

 

You can apply if:

 

• You’re an existing commercial egg producer or pullet rearer.

• You must be a registered keeper of 1000 or more birds. These must be on site when you fill in the online checker or have been within the last 6 months.

• Any buildings you build or upgrade with money from the grant must be located in England.

• You must either own the land you’re building on or have a tenancy agreement for the land until 5 years after the project is complete. You can apply if your current agreement will end sooner than 5 years after the project, if you expect it to continue.

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For more information or help with your application contact:

Kathryn Williams – 07971 583 638

kathrynwilliams@dmpcuk.com