ADOPT Facilitator Support Grant: Round 10

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)
Closing in 33 days

Funding

£2,499 – £2,500

Location

England

Applications

Open until 12 August 2026

Overview

This grant gives farming, growing, and forestry businesses in England £2,500. The money pays for an external Project Facilitator. That person helps you develop a full ADOPT Grant application. The deadline to apply is 12 August 2026.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

limited companysole traderpartnership

Key requirements:

  • Must be a farming, growing, or forestry business based in England
  • Funding must be used to engage an external Project Facilitator
  • Facilitator must support development of a full ADOPT Grant application
Who is this for?

This grant is for farming, growing, and forestry businesses based in England. It is designed for those who want to apply for a full ADOPT Grant but need support to do so. It is not for businesses outside England or those in unrelated sectors.

Regions

Full details from The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)

Farming, growing or forestry businesses based in England can apply for a grant of £2,500, to engage an external Project Facilitator to support the development of a Full ADOPT Grant application.

How to apply

Apply through Defra's ADOPT programme. The grant supports you in preparing a full ADOPT Grant application with the help of an external facilitator. Check the Defra website for the application portal and any required steps.

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Last updated: 10 July 2026