The Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS) has now closed for new applications, and many Scottish farmers have received their Offer of Grant. If you’ve been offered funding, congratulations – now the real work begins. This guide explains what’s eligible, what you must do next, and how to claim your funding with equipment from Thorburn Group.
What products are eligible?
Your grant can be used to buy brand-new, on-farm capital items that meet at least one of the FFIS objectives – improving business efficiency, reducing emissions, or enhancing animal welfare. At Thorburn Group we stock a wide range of eligible items, including:
- Livestock handling crushes and crates from Premier & Clipex
- Automatic sheep handlers, auto-drafters and yard systems
- Feed trailers, ring feeders and weigh systems
All items must not have been ordered or delivered before accepting your offer.
Next steps after acceptance
- Accept your Offer of Grant within the time-limit specified (typically 14 calendar days).
- Grant payments are made within 30 working days of accepting your offer.
- Place your orders for approved items only after Accepting the Offer.
- Pay for your equipment, install it, and ensure delivery to your farm within 9 months of the Offer date.
- Collect and retain evidence: invoices, proof of payment, and geo-tagged photos showing equipment in place.
- Keep the equipment on your farm for at least six years and allow inspections if requested.
How to claim your grant payment
Once you’ve accepted your FFIS Offer of Grant, your funding will be paid directly into the GBP bank account registered with the Scottish Government Rural Payments and Inspections Division (SGRPID).
Grant payments are made within 30 working days of accepting your offer — though it may take longer if there are any issues with your application or bank details.
Make sure your business has a valid and active bank account registered with SGRPID before submitting your FFIS application, as incorrect or missing details can delay payment.
Important notes
You will need to upload the required evidence to the Manage Applications and Claims Portal within nine months from when you were sent your offer letter. This includes:
- A short explanation of why each investment was chosen (e.g. to improve animal welfare or reduce carbon emissions).
- Confirmation of which scheme outcomes your investments support.
- The business benefits delivered or expected from the investment.
- Purchase details including date, cost, and serial numbers for each item.
You must also upload:
- Geo-tagged photographs of the purchased equipment showing serial numbers.
- Supplier invoices that clearly list each item and serial number.
- Proof of payment, such as bank statements showing transactions made by the business named on the Offer of Grant.
If you fail to meet the FFIS terms and conditions — for example, by not completing your purchases, buying ineligible items, or not providing evidence — the Scottish Government can reclaim the grant in full, plus interest. If repayment is required and not made, funds may be recovered from future support payments such as BPS, LFASS, or VCS.
received your acceptance?
If you’ve received your FFIS offer and are ready to choose your equipment, let our team at Thorburn Group guide you to the correct eligible items and provide a free quote. Visit our cattle and sheep eligible product pages to start now.
View the Eligible Products
There's a long list of eligible equipment, but if you click the links below you can see all the products we stock which are eligible for the grant.
