You can score a 'high' where your Proposal directly secures or enhances an existing activity regardless of whether you have previously received public funding for the activity.
For example:
- The expansion of an existing diversified business to enhance capacity or take advantage of a market.
- The expansion of an existing livestock or arable enterprise to enhance capacity or take advantage of a market.
- The introduction of activities that complement or continue successful management funded under previous schemes such as the Rural Stewardship Scheme, Scottish Forestry Grant Scheme, Natural Care Agreements, etc.
- Continuation of management funded under previous schemes will only receive a 'high' if environmental benefits have been obtained. The supporting evidence must include an assessment of the success or otherwise of the management which is being continued.