Agricultural Grants
We have been involved in a wide range of grant funded projects, so if you are looking for a new piece of machinery or wanting to diversify away from farming we are able to help.
With a wide range of grants available it can be a daunting process finding the right one for you. Together with our technical knowledge and previous experience we can guide you through the whole process from expressing an interest to the final claim.
Grants – Available in England
Countryside Stewardship
| Priorities | Deadline | Funding |
| Financial incentives to help farmers protect wildlife, create new habitats and reduce flood risk.
You can apply for either:
Catchment Sensitive Farming endorsement available to all farms in high or medium priority areas |
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Unlimited funding for capital items.
Some items require Catchment Sensitive Farming endorsement. |
Countryside Stewardship Capital Grants
| Priorities | Deadline | Funding |
Funding towards items benefiting the environment, 4 areas of funding:
Catchment Sensitive Farming endorsement available to all farms in high or medium priority areas |
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Unlimited funding for capital items.
Some items require Catchment Sensitive Farming endorsement. |
Sustainable Farming Incentive
| Priorities | Deadline | Funding |
| Reward environmentally sustainable land management actions that all farmers can do.
Three standards currently available Six new standards opening Summer 2023 |
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Arable and Horticultural Soils Standard Introductory level – £22 / ha Intermediate level – £40 / ha
Improved Grassland Soils Standard Introductory level – £28 / ha Intermediate level – £58 / ha |
England Woodland Creation Offer
| Priorities | Deadline | Funding |
| Funding for planting and maintaining new woodlands. Minimum area of woodland planting is 1 ha. |
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Up to £13,000 / ha |
Severn Trent Environmental Protection Scheme (STEPS)
| Priorities | Deadline | Funding |
| Grants available for capital investment that protects water quality and enhances biodiversity on farms. |
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Up to £30,000 |
Farming Investment Fund
The Farming Investment Fund provides grants to improve productivity and bring environmental benefits. It is made up of 2 separate funds:
- Farming Equipment and Technology Fund
- Farming Transformation Fund
| Priorities | Deadline | Funding |
| The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund is split into two themes;
Productivity and Slurry items Animal Health and Welfare Items |
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Up to £50,000
Between £1,000 – £25,000 for each theme |
| Priorities | Deadline | Funding |
The Farming Transformation Fund provides grants towards large capital items to help businesses improve productivity, profitability, and environmental sustainability. It is split into 4 grants;
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£25,000 – £500,000
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