Rural Support Plan (RSP) - Annex
The Rural Support Plan as required in terms of s2 of the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Act 2024 outlining the expected use by Scottish Ministers during the plan period of the powers conferred on them by s6 of the Act - support within the four tier framework
Women in Agriculture Development Programme
Women in Agriculture Development Programme - RP&S guidance
Description
1) Practical training fund for women in agriculture; 2) Grant funding to relevant third sector organisations for activities that increase gender equality and provide women driven activities, networking, knowledge transfer and projects;
Purpose
Women and girls are an integral part of Scottish agriculture and Scottish Government is committed to Scottish agriculture becoming a fairer, more inclusive industry as part of thriving rural communities and an equitable Scotland. The Women in Agriculture Development Programme (WiADP) delivers some of the outcomes of the Ministerial appointed Women in Agriculture Taskforce. By providing funding to enable women to develop practical and business knowledge and skills, build networks and access opportunities creating diverse and therefore innovative and resilient agricultural business and industry, contributing to local communities and the rural economy as well as to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly farming future. It also supports third sector organisations and projects delivering relevant women led local and national outcomes.
Contribution to Strategic Outcomes
High Quality Food Production
- WiADP increases knowledge and skills in high quality food production
- WiADP increases knowledge and skills in good animal husbandry
Enabling Thriving Rural Communities
- WiADP tackles gender inequality in agriculture creating a diverse and resilient industry contributing to rural communities and the rural economy
- WiADP supports increase in number of women led businesses
Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
- WiADP provides direct support to women and girls to increase their knowledge and skills to enable more innovative and resilient businesses adapt and deliver climate change mitigation and adaptation
Nature Restoration
- A diverse agricultural industry encourages innovation in nature restoration and climate mitigation
- WiADP increases knowledge in nature restoration and climate mitigation
Support for a Just Transition
- A diverse agricultural industry encourages innovation in sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices
- WiAD increases knowledge in sustainable and regenerative practices
Method
Grants and procurements
Key dates
2025/2026 financial year
Eligibility
- You must be a woman or girl aged 13+
- You must be living or working in Scottish agriculture or keen to join the industry
- Available Scotland wide
Requirements
- Grants applicants must adhere to grant conditions including Fair Work First
Baseline payment information:
Budget £600,000
No. of recipients over 120,000
Contact
Email: CAP.SRDP.Policy@gov.scot