Over £1million was shared to 35 crofters in 2023 as part of the Croft House Grant scheme. The money is used for building and improving their homes.
The grant rate for house improvements, was increased from 40% to 60% of costs, up to a maximum £38,000. Energy efficiency measures were also introduced as part of the grant scheme, helping crofters improve the energy efficiency of their croft house and contribute to energy cost savings.
In the latest round £229,120 was been paid out to eight crofters – the majority of whom are based in island crofting communities.
This scheme provides grants for crofters to improve and maintain the standards of crofter housing, with the aim of attracting and retaining people within the crofting areas of Scotland.
Funding may be used for:
Croft House Grant Scheme
- major repairs
- internal improvements
- rebuilding work
- energy efficiency improvements
Minister for Energy and the Environment in the Scottish Government Gillian Martin said:
“This vital support is helping more and more crofters across Scotland improve their housing. “
“Since January 2007, the Scottish Government has approved Croft House Grant payments of over £24.8 million helping to build and improve over 1,125 croft homes. And I’ve seen first-hand how this funding is changing people’s lives for the better.
“That’s why in the past year we increased croft housing grants, and we will continue to target support at those most in need. I’m looking forward to seeing the scheme continue to help more crofters to thrive and would encourage people to apply for the next round in 2024.”
The closing dates for each round of applications are:
- 1 March, 2024
- 1 June, 2024
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