Full ADOPT Grant: Round 7

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)
Closing in 35 days

Funding

£25,000 – £80,000

Location

England

Applications

Open until 3 June 2026

Overview

The Full ADOPT Grant offers £25,000 to £80,000 for farming, growing or forestry businesses in England. You can use the money for on-farm trial and demonstration projects. The grant helps you test and show new ideas or solutions in agriculture. Round 7 has up to £5 million available in total. The deadline is 3 June 2026. This is for businesses that want to try innovative approaches on their farms. You need to be based in England to apply.

Eligibility

Key requirements:

  • Must be farming, growing or forestry business
  • Must be based in England
  • Must be for on-farm trial and demonstration projects
Who is this for?

This grant is for farming, growing or forestry businesses based in England. You should apply if you want to trial and demonstrate new agricultural ideas or solutions on your farm. It is not for businesses outside England or those not involved in farming, growing or forestry.

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 share of up to £5 million for on-farm trial and demonstration projects, to improve adoption of new ideas or solutions in the agricultural sector.

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Last updated: 29 April 2026