ADOPT Facilitator Support Grant: Round 8

Innovate UK Business Connect
Closing in 15 days

Funding

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Location

England

Applications

Open until 27 May 2026

Overview

This grant gives farming, growing or forestry businesses in England £2,500 to hire an external Project Facilitator. The facilitator will help you develop a Full ADOPT Grant application. You must be based in England and work in farming, growing or forestry. The grant covers the cost of professional support to prepare your main grant application. This is preparation funding, not the main grant itself. The deadline is 27 May 2026. You will need to show you are eligible for the main ADOPT programme.

Eligibility

Key requirements:

  • Must be farming, growing or forestry business
  • Must be based in England
  • Must be developing Full ADOPT Grant application
Who is this for?

This grant is for farming, growing or forestry businesses based in England. You should apply if you want professional help to develop a strong Full ADOPT Grant application. You must be planning to apply for the main ADOPT programme.

Regions

Full details from Innovate UK Business Connect

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 Innovate UK Business Connect. You will need to demonstrate your eligibility for the main ADOPT programme. Contact them directly for application forms and guidance.

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Last updated: 8 May 2026