Regulation 4 Sustainable sector growth group pilot scheme grant; Eligibility requirements and scheme paymentI1

Northern Ireland

(1)

The sustainable sector growth group pilot scheme shall start on the date beginning with the commencement of these Regulations and end on 31st March 2030.

(2)

An applicant for a sustainable sector growth group pilot scheme grant must–

(a)

hold a DAERA category 1 or 2 farm business ID number or be able to provide to the Department such an ID number with the written consent of the farm business holding that ID number.

(b)

be a member of not more than one new group of businesses making one application to become a sustainable sector growth group;

(c)

operate or be employed by a commercial horticulture business; and

(d)

be at least 18 years of age.

(3)

Subject to paragraphs (1) and (2), the Department shall pay to an applicant which holds a hosting event in a scheme year or the approved agent of that applicant a hosting payment of £786 for each hosting event.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Reg. 4 in operation at 26.6.2025, see reg. 1