OWNERS and leaseholders of little-used and redundant buildings in rural Monmouthshire may benefit from a grant of up of £30,000.

Funded by the Welsh Government’s Rural Development Plan for Wales, the Rural Conversion Grant Scheme will support the development of new and existing micro-businesses in rural areas through financial support for the conversion of redundant and underutilised buildings.

The scheme will provide nine grants within the county of up to £30,000. These will enable capital improvements resulting in conversions suitable for office or workshop accommodation which support the diversification of business beyond agriculture, forestry and tourism.

For more information, call Bridget Barnett, rural projects officer on 01633 644883.

Applications must be submitted by September 30.