Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL)
Funding
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Location
England
Applications
Open until 31 March 2029
This grant is for farmers and land managers in national parks or areas of outstanding natural beauty in England. Your project must do at least one of four things: support nature recovery, help tackle climate change, let people connect with nature, or protect the landscape. All projects must finish by March 2029. The funding amount is not specified in the programme details.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must farm or manage land within a national park or area of outstanding natural beauty in England
- Project must support nature recovery, climate change mitigation, public access to nature, or landscape quality
- Project must be completed by March 2029
This grant is for farmers and land managers based within a national park or area of outstanding natural beauty in England. It is not for businesses or landowners outside these protected landscape areas.
Regions
Awards published
53,000
Typical award
£11,250
Most awards
£2,895 to £35,000
Most funded region
South West
363 awards in 2025, down from 14,963 the year before.
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Full details from Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
The FiPL programme provides funding for farmers and land managers within areas of outstanding natural beauty or national parks in England. Projects must support nature recovery, mitigate climate change impacts, provide opportunities for people to discover nature, or protect and improve landscape quality and character. Projects must end by March 2029.
Contact your local national park or area of outstanding natural beauty programme adviser to apply. Each protected landscape area manages its own FiPL funding and application process. Check with your local authority to find the right contact.
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