# The Crofting Counties Agricultural Grants (Scotland) Scheme 2006, Section 7: Amount of grant

Extent: S

(1) The amount of grant payable under this Part of this Scheme towards the approved cost of any operation specified in paragraph 1 of the Schedule is the relevant percentage of the approved cost of that operation as determined in accordance with this paragraph and subject to the total amount of grant specified in paragraph 6(1).
(2) In the case of a grant to a crofter or eligible occupier—
(a) in respect of an operation in a Less Favoured Area—
(i) 60%; or
(ii) where sub-paragraph (4) applies, 80%; or
(b) in respect of an operation in an area other than a Less Favoured Area—
(i) 40%; or
(ii) where sub-paragraph (4) applies, 60%.
(3) In the case of a grant to a grazings committee or to a group referred to in paragraph 6(1)(b)—
(a) in respect of an operation in a Less Favoured Area—
(i) 80%; or
(ii) where sub-paragraph (4) applies, 90%; or
(b) in respect of an operation in an area other than a Less Favoured Area—
(i) 60%; or
(ii) where sub-paragraph (4) applies, 80%.
(4) This sub-paragraph applies where the applicant crofter, eligible occupier or each member of the grazings committee or group referred to in paragraph 6(1)(b) is a young farmer who has set up for the first time as the head of an agricultural holding within the period beginning five years before, and ending on, the date of submission of the application for grant.
(5) If the Scottish Ministers are satisfied that any condition subject to which a grant under this Part of this Scheme may be made has not been complied with in carrying out the relevant operation, they may, notwithstanding paragraph 7(1), either withhold payment of the grant or make payment of a grant of such amount as they may in all the circumstances of the case consider reasonable.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2006/24/section/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/crofting-counties-agricultural-grants-scotland-scheme-2006/section-7
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