Food and Drink Processing Scheme Scotland

What it is

Capital grants of up to £400,000 covering up to 40% of project costs for food and drink businesses in Scotland processing agricultural produce - new equipment and technology to raise processing capability, capacity, productivity and efficiency. Part of a £9 million support package administered by Scotland Food & Drink on behalf of the Scottish Government. The 2026 round closed to applications at 12pm on 15 May 2026.

Re-verified 2026-08-31: gov.scot news (17 Mar 2026) confirms the scheme opened as part of a £9m investment package, with match-funded capital grants up to £400,000 to improve productivity, efficiency and equipment/technology, administered by Scotland Food & Drink. The application URL now redirects away from an open application route and no later round was found today, so the 2026 round remains closed. Deadline source remains the Farm Advisory Service check from 2026-08-21: 12pm Friday 15 May 2026. No minimum award published.