Free advice · Scotland
Farm Advisory Service: Integrated Land Management Plan (ILMP) grant
Funded one-to-one whole-farm plan with an accredited adviser to find ways to improve your business and environment and make use of grants.
- From
- Farm Advisory Service
- How much
- Up to 80% of the cost, to a maximum of £2,000 (ex VAT); up to 100% (still capped at £2,000) for businesses under five years old.
- Who can apply
- Farming and crofting businesses registered with Rural Payments and Services with a BRN; businesses with an earlier ILMP can apply again (reset from July 2024).
What you’ll need
- BRN
- Quotes from FBAASS-accredited advisers
How to apply
- Wait for the application window to reopen (expected April 2027)
- Apply online, then choose an accredited adviser; FAS pays the adviser
Temporarily closed due to high demand; FAS expects normal service to resume in April 2027 (page read 30 October 2026; ILMP procedures dated May 2026).
Similar schemes
- Farm Advisory Service: free advice line, events and guides Open all yearFarm Advisory Service (SAC Consulting and Ricardo for the Scottish Government)Free phone and email advice, events, guides and podcasts on farm business, compliance, the Whole Farm Plan, crofting, climate and nature.
- Farm Safety Foundation (Yellow Wellies) Open all yearFarm Safety FoundationFree farm safety and mental health resources and training aimed at farmers under 40.
- Farmstrong Scotland wellbeing programme Open all yearFarmstrong ScotlandFree wellbeing tips, podcasts, videos and a wellbeing hub for farmers and crofters, drawn from peers and backed by research.
- RSABI helpline and wellbeing support Open all yearRSABIFree, confidential 24-hour helpline, webchat, counselling, regular phone support, mediation and mental health training for people in Scottish agriculture.
- Scottish Land Matching Service Open all yearScottish Land Matching Service (hosted by NFU Scotland, government-funded)Free independent advice and introductions for joint ventures, share farming and succession between new entrants and existing farmers or landowners.
Checked against the official pages on 29 October 2026. Sources: 1, 2. Always read the official page before you apply.