Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL)
Funding
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Deadline
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Location
England
Applications
Rolling applications
Overview
Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) funds one-off projects on farms in or near England's National Parks, National Landscapes (formerly Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and the Broads. It is run locally by each protected landscape team, so the people you talk to know your area. It is not an agri-environment scheme. Projects must deliver at least one outcome in four areas. Climate: storing more carbon, reducing flood risk or building resilience. Nature: more or better-connected wildlife habitat. People: more chances for the public to explore, enjoy and understand the landscape, for example through volunteering. Place: protecting the character of the landscape and historic features, or making a nature-friendly farm business more resilient (this last one only alongside other outcomes). Examples on GOV.UK include replacing stiles with gates, restoring lime kilns, linking up habitats, cutting farm carbon emissions, and local food branding linked to the landscape. FiPL can pay up to 100% of costs if you will not make a commercial gain. If the project benefits your business, it pays a proportion depending on how much you gain. GOV.UK does not set a national maximum; local teams set their own limits, so ask yours. You can still apply if you are in an agri-environment scheme, as long as you are not paid twice for the same work. GOV.UK says the programme runs until March 2029 and that projects must end by then. It is competitive and may close sooner if the money runs out. Who it suits: farmers and land managers in or next to a protected landscape with a practical project idea. Common land is eligible, and groups of commoners can apply together. Official source: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/funding-for-farmers-in-protected-landscapes. Last checked by GrantMatch on 14 October 2026.
Requirements to check
Key requirements:
- Project must benefit a protected landscape
- At least one climate, nature, people or place outcome
- Must end by March 2029
- Talk to your local protected landscape team first
Who can apply: farmers and land managers (public, private or charity) in a National Landscape, National Park or the Broads in England. Land outside these areas can qualify if the project benefits the protected landscape. You must manage all the land in the application and control the activities, or have written consent from those who do. Others can apply when working with or supporting farmers. Common land is eligible.
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
Farmers and land managers on public, private or charity-owned land in National Parks, National Landscapes and the Broads can qualify. Land outside a protected landscape may qualify where the project benefits it. Applicants need control of the land or permission and must meet the local programme rules.
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.
Recent awards include KIMO UK (£35,745, 2025), Fruits of the Sea Ltd (£74,045, 2025) and Forest of Avon Trust (£25,000, 2025).
Contains data from 360Giving publishers, used under open licence.
Full details from Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs / Rural Payments Agency
FiPL supports projects delivering climate, nature, people and place benefits in England’s protected landscapes. Guidance allows applications until March 2029, subject to available funding, with projects completed by March 2029. Confirm the local application timetable; the source does not specify a universal day or time. Farmers and land managers on public, private or charity-owned land in National Parks, National Landscapes and the Broads can qualify. Land outside a protected landscape may qualify where the project benefits it. Applicants need control of the land or permission and must meet the local programme rules. Contact the local protected-landscape body before applying to agree project fit, funding availability and the submission and completion timetable.
Check your land on the MAGIC map, then contact your local protected landscape team to discuss your idea. They may visit. Get the application form from them. Applications are open until March 2029, or until the funding is allocated.
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