Submissions for the Farming Equipment and Technology fund are now open and can be submitted until 10th July 2025.

Our selection of medical fridges below are all eligible for up to 50% funding via the Animal Health and Welfare (AHW) theme.

If you already know which fridge(s) you’d like, request a quote here. Or, if you’re unsure, read on, head to our blog or get in touch via 0161 772 5666 or [email protected]. We’re here to help!

! Important: You cannot apply for funding for items you have already bought unless you have a refundable deposit. Get in touch with us to start your quote but do not purchase any of the below items if you intend to purchase them using the fund. 

What is the Farming Fund?

The Farming Fund and Technology Fund (FETF) 2025 is a government-funded grant scheme for:

• farmers
• horticulturalists
• forestry owners
• contractors carrying out services for any of the above

The fund provides financial support for equipment designed to:

• improve productivity
• manage slurry
• improve animal health and welfare

Eligible businesses that are registered with the Rural Payments service can submit one application for each of the themes above. Each application must be for between £1,000 and £25,000.

Medical Fridges & the Animal Health and Welfare (AHW) fund

A select number of CoolMed Medical and Vaccine fridges (including the CMS59 and CMG59) are eligible for the Farming and Equipment Technology Fund under Animal Health and Welfare fund in accordance with the FETF279 theme.

All the fridges meet the guidelines for vaccine refrigerators with external monitors which state that the fridge must:

• be medical grade, designed for the storage of vaccines and other types of medicines
• have a glass or solid door
• have minimum capacity of 50L
• have an external digital control and temperature display
• have a temperature range from 2 to 8 °C
• be lockable
• have an audible and visual temperature alarm
• be made from material suitable for cleaning and disinfection

How do I apply?

Follow these steps:

1. Check the specification lists for FETF 2025
2. Check the availability of the items you want funding for
3. Do not order anything 
4. Register with the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) if you haven’t already
5. Check your details on the Rural Payments Service to make sure everything is correct
6. Check the FETF T&Cs
7. Register and login to the Farming Investment Fund Service (this is separate to the RPA so you’ll need to create a new account). If you’re applying for more than one grant theme you’ll need to submit separate applications for each. For medical refrigeration, you’ll submit an application for the Animal Health & Welfare grant (AHW). Check you’re selecting the right grant for you business and complete the application. This takes around 20 minutes.
8. Check everything is correct. This will include details about your business and the items you’re applying for. You can amend and save as many times as you like, but once you’ve submitted the application you can’t change it or resubmit it.
9. Submit your application for the relevant grant my 10th July at midday.
10. You’ll get an acknowledgement within 24 hours of applying – check your junk!
11. The RPA will send you a GFA (Grant Funding Agreement) if your application is successful and a reason why if you’re unsuccessful.

What do I need from the supplier to apply?

You need three things to apply:

1. Confirmation of stock from the supplier
2. The serial number of the item you’re apply for
3. A quote for the eligible items you wish to apply for

It’s essential that you do not purchase the items before you move forward. Instead, we’d highly recommend requesting a quote with “farming fund” as the reference.

How much funding could I receive?

According to FETF guidance on the government website, the rural payments agency (RPA) will pay you 40-50% towards either:

• the average cost of an item – if it’s the same or more than the average expected cost (according to Defra guidelines)
• the actual cost of an item – if it’s less than the average expected cost

If your application is successful, you’ll receive a minimum of £1,000 and a maximum of £25,000 towards animal health and welfare items.

How does government funding apply to medical fridges?

According to item FETF279 the average expected cost of a medical fridge is £599.

That means, that for every medical fridge you apply for, you could receive up to £279.

We’re here to help!

If you’d like help submitting your application or just talking through our eligible fridges, we’re here. Contact us here, call (0161) 772 5666 or email [email protected].