Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs / Rural Payments Agency Grants
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs / Rural Payments Agency has 6 open funds listed here, 5 of which accept applications all year.
Checked daily. Last updated 1 October 2026.
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.
What Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs / Rural Payments Agency funds
Counted across the 6 open funds on this page.
No deadline listed
Check the funder's current application window before you apply.
Get funding to improve animal health and welfare: cattle, pigs and sheep
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs / Rural Payments Agency
Funding pays for vet-led animal health and welfare reviews and eligible follow-up visits in England. Payments range from £258 to £1,844 per review or follow-up, depending on the species, visit and testing required. Visits must be completed by 19 June 2027 and claims submitted by 19 September 2027. These are not application deadlines.
Woodland Management Plan Grant
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs / Rural Payments Agency
The 2026 PA3 grant accepts applications throughout the year from 5 January 2026, subject to budget. It funds preparation of a ten-year woodland management plan meeting UK Forestry Standard requirements. Payment starts at £1,500 for qualifying areas up to 50 hectares, with additional area-based rates for larger plans.
Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT)
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs / Rural Payments Agency
Expressions of interest are open for four CSHT routes: woodland improvement, agroforestry, species-rich grassland and scheduled monuments. These routes no longer require an invitation for pre-application advice. Broader agri-environment agreements with multiple actions still require an invitation from Natural England. An expression of interest is not a grant award.
Woodland Tree Health (WTH) Grant
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs / Rural Payments Agency
The 2026 Woodland Tree Health grant accepts applications throughout the year from 5 January 2026. Restoration supports eligible restocking after disease, while improvement supports removal of specified infected trees or rhododendron. Payments follow the approved work items rather than one universal award cap.
Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL)
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.
Where this funding goes
Frequently asked questions about Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs / Rural Payments Agency funding
How many Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs / Rural Payments Agency grants are open right now?+
6 grants from Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs / Rural Payments Agency are open on GrantMatch today, of which 5 have no fixed deadline. The list is checked daily.
When is the next Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs / Rural Payments Agency deadline?+
The nearest deadline is 30 September 2028. Always check the funder's own page for the final date before applying.
How much does Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs / Rural Payments Agency usually award?+
Across 53,000 published awards, the typical Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs / Rural Payments Agency grant is £11,250, with most falling between £2,895 and £35,000. Figures come from 360Giving open data and describe past awards, not what is on offer now.
How do I apply for Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs / Rural Payments Agency funding?+
Each grant on this page links to the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs / Rural Payments Agency application page for that fund. Read the funder's own eligibility criteria before you start, since terms differ between funds.