Grants

Grant funding is now more limited than in the past and application for any type of external funding is becoming a more competitive process with tight deadlines. We can offer sound advice and provide you with a competitive advantage. We understand eligibility and the grants’ process and we have a highly successful track record of obtaining funding across an extensive array of funding opportunities.

Our Service

Grant funding can make an opportunity or investment viable and allow it to progress. As the future Rural Development Programme unfolds funding opportunities will arise, in areas such as Environmental Schemes, Rural Economy, Training and Technology. Whilst the scheme detail and eligibility criteria will change the application process however is likely to remain similar. We can advise you on all stages from the initial idea to eligibility, making the application and claiming the money. We provide the following services:

Assessing a project to include the financial viability of a scheme
Finding the most suitable source of “eligible” funding
Liaising with the relevant authority
Assisting with planning applications
Managing the process of obtaining competitive quotations
Producing a business plan setting out full financial justification and projected return on capital
Making a grant application
Project management and claiming the grant
Advising on ongoing “contractual” compliance

Why Brown&Co?

We have a wealth of experience across our regions in securing funds for our clients for various projects ranging in value from thousands to millions of pounds.

An extensive track record
Professionals with a high technical understanding of farming and diversification
Well maintained relationships with grant administrators
Experience with both large and small projects
Proven processes and systems
We are experienced, expert and value for money

How you benefit

Our service is designed to remove all the stress and hassle of assessing the opportunities for grant funding or the suitability of the project proposed. We can provide you with a single point of contact with other independent professional advisors who are well placed to discuss a range of potential projects.

Helps you avoid pitfalls
Clear unbiased opinion on the suitability of the scheme
A high success rate in obtaining grant funding
A flexible fee structure dependent on the advice required ensuring value for money

Each funding opportunity is different. We can provide you with a competitive advantage to help win the funding that can make the difference to your success.