Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing Grants UK

UK agriculture grants typically support land management, rural development, and environmental stewardship. Defra and the Rural Payments Agency are the largest funders, with programmes ranging from woodland creation to farming equipment upgrades. Most require you to be actively farming or managing land in England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland.

There are currently 42 live grants available for agriculture, forestry & fishing businesses in the UK, with deadlines ranging from 14 October 2026 to 1 April 2030.

Checked daily. Last updated 11 October 2026.

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The Brian Crowe Community & Conservation Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Funding amount not listedNorth West England

Overview Grants for groups in Cumbria to support: 1) Community: people facing specific health‑related or emergency circumstances. Area of benefit: Furness and South Lakeland or 2) Conservation: nature conservation and preservation; improvement and restoration of habitats and upland farming landscapes; and the protection of wildlife, native species and heritage breeds. Area of benefit: Cumbria Donor The Brian Crowe Community & Conservation Fund has been set up in honour of Brian, a true countryman and farmer for over 60 years. A man of few words, Brian loved and revered nature and was skilled in the old ways, always working in harmony with the environment and never against it. The fund was created to help people like Brian to care for and nurture the landscape of our beautiful county of Cumbria and the unique wildlife and habitat within it, and to preserve it for generations to come. Who can apply? • charitable, not-for-profit organisations Examples of activity supported include: Community – priority will be given to: • palliative or end of life care • specialist provision for people with visual impairments • search and rescue services Conservation: • species conservation (priority for red squirrel conservation) • protection of heritage breeds • habitat creation, restoration and improvement • traditional rural and land‑based working practices What the Fund will not support in addition to our normal exclusions: • individuals How much can you apply for? • The maximum grant will normally be up to £5,000. • Multiple-year funding may be considered. How to apply? • All applications are now made through our online application portal • Read our step‑by‑step portal help guide here For further information about this fund please contact: Siona Hartley on 01900 820824 or email siona@cumbriafoundation.org

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David and Margaret Rankin Fund (Skills and Training)

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £5,000North West England

This fund supports young people in Cumbria to build skills and confidence for work or business. Individuals can apply for up to £1,000. Charities and not-for-profit organisations can apply for up to £5,000. Funded activities include business training, mentoring, industry certificates, and travel for work experience. Farming-related projects for young people are a priority. Multi-year funding may be considered.

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Tree Health Pilot

Forestry Commission

From £500England

Support for owners and managers of trees affected by specified pests or diseases in England. Most strands cover the North West, West Midlands, South East and London. Qualifying spruce cases can be supported elsewhere in England. Applications must total at least £500.

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Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT)

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs / Rural Payments Agency

Funding amount not listedEngland

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.

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Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL)

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs / Rural Payments Agency

Funding amount not listedEngland

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.

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England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO)

Forestry Commission

Funding amount not listedEngland

EWCO accepts applications throughout the year to create woodland in England. Rates include up to £10,200 per hectare for planting, up to £12,700 per hectare for additional benefits and £400 per hectare per year for maintenance for 15 years. These are area-based rates, not a fixed maximum grant per applicant.

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Deadline · 22 Oct 2026

Corby Knowe Community Benefit Fund

Community Foundation Northern Ireland

Up to £2,500Northern Ireland

This fund supports local community projects near the Corby Knowe wind farm in Kells, County Antrim. You can apply for grants of up to £2,500. Priority areas include tackling rural isolation, children and youth activities, community cohesion, improving community spaces, environmental conservation, and volunteer development. Your organisation must be within 5km of the wind farm site. The deadline to apply is 22 October 2026.

Deadline · 22 Oct 2026

Carn Hill Community Benefit Fund

Community Foundation Northern Ireland

Up to £3,000Northern Ireland

This fund supports community projects near the Carn Hill Wind Farm in Northern Ireland. You can apply for up to £3,000. It is open to community organisations within 6km of the windfarm, covering Monkstown, Grange, Woodburn, Greenisland, Ballynure and Carnmoney. Priority areas include skills development for young adults, intergenerational projects, tackling rural isolation, community arts, and improving community spaces. The deadline to apply is 22 October 2026.

Deadline · 22 Oct 2026

Cloonty Community Benefit Fund

Community Foundation Northern Ireland

Up to £5,000Northern Ireland

This fund supports community projects near the Cloonty Wind Farm in North Antrim. You can apply for up to £5,000. Priority areas include skills development for young adults and unemployed people, tackling rural isolation, community arts, and improving community spaces. The fund also supports intergenerational and collaborative projects. Your organisation must be within 6km of the wind farm site, bounded by the B17 Straid Road, B62 Ballybogey Road, and B147 Kirk Road/Ballintea Road. The deadline to apply is 22 October 2026.

Deadline · 30 Oct 2026

National Garden Scheme Community Garden Grants

National Garden Scheme

£1,500 - £5,000England, Wales, West Midlands

The National Garden Scheme funds community gardening projects in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Grants range from £1,500 to £5,000. You can use the money for plants, tools, materials, greenhouses, and other gardening supplies. The goal is to create gardens or allotments that bring communities together and support biodiversity. The deadline to apply is 30 October 2026.

Deadline · 4 Nov 2026

Barclays Community Sport Fund

Barclays (delivered in partnership with Sported)

£160 - £1,000England, West Midlands

The Barclays Community Sport Fund helps community groups make football, tennis, and cricket more accessible to women and girls. You can get Access Grants of £1,000 for running activities or Female Coaches for Girls Grants of £160-£200 for Level 1 coaching qualifications. The fund targets groups working in deprived or rural areas. You must be a charity or not-for-profit organisation delivering these three sports. The programme runs from April 2025 to December 2027. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis.

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Deadline · 11 Nov 2026

ADOPT Facilitator Support Grant: Round 12

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)

£2,499 - £2,500England

This grant gives farming, growing, and forestry businesses in England £2,500. The money pays for an external Project Facilitator. That person helps you develop a full ADOPT Grant application. You must apply before 11 November 2026.

Deadline · 2 Dec 2026

Full ADOPT Grant: Round 10

Innovate UK Business Connect

Funding amount not listedEngland

This grant is for farming, growing, and forestry businesses in England. You can apply for a share of up to £5 million in total funding. The money supports on-farm trial and demonstration projects. These projects should help spread new ideas or solutions across the agricultural sector. The deadline to apply is 2 December 2026.

+1 related call in this programme

Deadline · 1 Jan 2027

Capital Grants 2026

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Up to £35,000England

Capital Grants help farmers and land managers in England pay for environmental work on farms, woodlands, and rural land. This includes protecting habitats, restoring or creating hedgerows, planting trees, and improving air and water quality. Grants are available up to £35,000. The deadline to apply is 1 January 2027.

Deadline · 19 Jun 2027

Improve Animal Health and Welfare

Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

£10 - £1,000England

This grant pays for vet visits and diagnostic testing for livestock farmers in England. You can get between £10 and £1,000 to cover the cost of these visits. The money helps reduce diseases in your animals and improve their welfare. It also helps boost productivity across herds and flocks. The grant is part of the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway programme. You have until 19 June 2027 to apply. The funding covers direct payments to livestock keepers for veterinary costs.

Deadline · 30 Sept 2028

Poultry Biosecurity Reviews

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs / Rural Payments Agency

£430England

Funding pays £430 per eligible poultry biosecurity review. Applications close on 30 September 2028; reviews must be completed by 31 December 2028 and claims by 31 March 2029. Up to three reviews per separately registered site are available, with at least ten months between reviews at the same site.

Deadline · 31 Mar 2030

England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO)

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs / Forestry Commission – Defra Trees Programme

£4,000 - £2mEngland

EWCO helps you create new woodlands in England. It is run by the Forestry Commission and funded by Defra. You can apply for between £4,000 and £2,000,000. Funding is confirmed until March 2030, but there is no set closing date for applications.

Deadline · 1 Apr 2030

Trees, woodlands and forestry - Woodland Creation Planning Grant

Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs / Forestry Commission – Defra Trees Programme

£1,500 - £30,500England, North East England, North West England, South East England, South West England

The Woodland Creation Planning Grant pays for the cost of creating a woodland design plan. You can get between £1,500 and £30,500 in funding. The plan must meet UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) rules. Landowners, land managers, and public bodies in England can apply. Applications are open year-round with no set closing date. Funding is confirmed until March 2030.

See all 2 rounds of Woodland Creation Planning Grant

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Woodland Management Plan Grant

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs / Rural Payments Agency

Funding amount not listedEngland

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.

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Royal Countryside Fund - On Your Farm

The Royal Countryside Fund

Funding amount not listedEngland

The Royal Countryside Fund supports rural communities across the UK. This programme focuses on family farms in England. It aims to help farms survive and build a sustainable future for the countryside. Funding amounts and deadlines are not listed for this programme.

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Royal Countryside Fund - In Your Community

The Royal Countryside Fund

Funding amount not listedEngland

The Royal Countryside Fund supports rural communities across the UK. It funds projects that help rural communities survive and grow. The fund focuses on creating a sustainable future for the countryside. It is the only UK-wide charity with this specific mission.

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Crofton Trust Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £2,000North West England

This grant funds community projects in Cumbria that educate the public about agriculture, forestry, and the countryside. It supports activities like exhibitions, lectures, practical demonstrations, field days, and conferences. It also helps maintain woodland, farmland, and buildings used for educational purposes. Grants are normally up to £2,000 for one year.

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Pappagallino Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £10,000North West England

This fund supports charitable and not-for-profit organisations in Cumbria. It pays for projects that improve health and wellbeing, reduce social and rural isolation, protect the environment, or support farming and rural communities. Grants are up to £10,000, and multi-year funding may be considered. Priority goes to projects that improve mental health, support older people, reduce isolation, or help attract additional funding.

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Fevara Group Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Up to £3,000North West England

The Fevara Group Fund supports charitable and not-for-profit organisations in Cumbria. Grants are up to £3,000 for one year. The fund focuses on reducing poverty, improving health, and tackling social inequality. Priority goes to projects that raise aspirations, support rural and farming communities, or improve knowledge of countryside matters. Examples include educating young people in rural matters, agricultural qualifications for people with disabilities, and community facilities run by grassroots groups. Individuals cannot apply.

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Stanley Smith (UK) Horticultural Trust

Up to £5,000National (UK-wide)

The Stanley Smith (UK) Horticultural Trust provides funding for horticultural projects in North West England. The trust supports activities related to gardening, plant growing, and horticultural education. Funding amounts are not specified and applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis. The exact eligibility criteria are not detailed in the available information. You can apply throughout the year as there are no set deadlines. The trust focuses specifically on horticultural activities and projects. More details about application requirements would need to be obtained directly from the trust.

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European Space Agency Open Call For Proposals: Proof-of-concept Studies and Pilot Projects

Innovate UK Business Connect

Funding amount not listedEngland

This is an always-open funding opportunity for UK businesses to develop space-enabled applications or services. You can apply for any industry, market or topic that uses space technology. UK applicants can receive up to 50% of their project costs. The call is managed by Innovate UK Business Connect and is always accepting applications.

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BridgeAI

Funding amount not listedEngland, North West England

BridgeAI provides funding and support to help businesses adopt AI technology. The programme targets companies in agriculture, construction, transportation and creative industries. It offers comprehensive support solutions alongside the funding. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis.

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Woodland Tree Health (WTH) Grant

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs / Rural Payments Agency

Funding amount not listedEngland

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.

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Rural and island infrastructure fund

Energy Saving Trust

Funding amount not listedScotland

This fund improves electric vehicle charging infrastructure in rural and island areas of Scotland. It supports developing EV charging points in remote locations that are less likely to get private investment. The fund is managed by Energy Saving Trust.

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Surrey Hills Trust Fund

Surrey Hills Trust

Funding amount not listedEngland, South East England

The Surrey Hills Trust Fund gives grants to local voluntary and community groups in Surrey. It funds community projects that benefit local residents. It also supports landscape conservation and community enterprise schemes in the Surrey Hills area.

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herdyfund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Funding amount not listedNorth West England

The herdyfund supports charitable and not-for-profit organisations in Cumbria. It focuses on rural communities, especially upland fell farming. Grants can also fund projects that reduce social isolation or find new solutions to problems facing farmers and rural communities. Grants are normally up to £1,000 for one year. Multi-year funding may be considered.

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Matson Ground Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Funding amount not listedNorth West England

Overview Grants to support projects that are triggered by community need and that bring people together to address shared challenges, foster social action, and improve local spaces. The Fund aims to: • strengthen communities and improve people’s lives through local, community-led projects • respond quickly and flexibly to emerging and urgent need • support creative ideas to tackle social or environmental issues and enable communities to be more resilient in the long term The Fund aligns with the Cumbria Lieutenancy’s Strategy, which was launched in September 2025. Donor Alex and Samantha Scott Who can apply? • small, grassroots charitable, not-for-profit, and volunteer-led organisations based in Cumbria • larger county-wide charitable groups can apply, but ONLY if their values and approach closely match the Fund’s aims and guiding principles What the Fund will support: • project-based activity • unrestricted and core funding ONLY if the organisation’s objectives are closely aligned with the Fund’s aims and We are particularly interested in projects that: • support young people, especially in rural and underserved communities • address the needs of vulnerable or underrepresented groups • promote volunteering, civic participation, and community engagement • champion environmental sustainability and climate-conscious practices • create opportunities for people to work together and take collective action on local priorities What the Fund will not support in addition to our normal exclusions: • individuals • national charities • planned building improvements How much can you apply for? Grants will typically range from £1,000 to £15,000. Larger or multiple-year grants may be considered in exceptional circumstances. How to apply? • All applications are now made through our online application portal • Read our step‑by‑step portal help guide here If you would like further information about this fund please contact: Sarah Thompson on 01900 820821 or email sarah@cumbriafoundation.org

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Get funding to improve animal health and welfare: cattle, pigs and sheep

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs / Rural Payments Agency

£258 - £1,844England

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.

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Tree Health Pilot Scheme

Forestry Commission

Funding amount not listedEngland

The Tree Health Pilot accepts expressions of interest for support dealing with specified tree pests and diseases. Eligibility assessment and a site visit precede any invitation to apply. Support and payment rates depend on the affected trees and work.

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BBSRC standard research grant: applicant-led mode

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

Funding amount not listedEngland

BBSRC offers research grants for any project within biotechnology and biological sciences. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for BBSRC funding. This is applicant-led funding, meaning you can propose your own research ideas.

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Quarry Hill Grassroots Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Funding amount not listedNorth West England

Grants to organisations with initiatives that improve health and help people reach their full potential. Preference will be given to projects that benefit people and communities in North Cumbria. Donor Anonymous Who can apply? • charitable, not-for-profit organisations working with young people to promote participation in sport, particularly for those who face barriers to involvement Priority will be given to projects that: • support children and young people facing significant challenges or barriers • address issues in rural communities where access to opportunities is limited Examples of projects supported: • equipment for a netball club • provision of cricket activities for females • wheelchair football sessions • floodlights for a community lawn tennis club • achievement programme for young people • lakeside residential youth training and activity centre What the fund will not support in addition to our normal exclusions: • individuals How much can you apply for? Grants will normally be up to £5,000 over one year. How to apply? • All applications are now made through our online application portal • Read our step‑by‑step portal help guide here For further information about this fund please contact: Siona Hartley on 01900 820824 or email siona@cumbriafoundation.org

Deadline · 14 Oct 2026

Farming Innovation Programme: Small R&D Partnership Projects Rd 5

Innovate UK Business Connect

Funding amount not listedEngland, National (UK-wide)

UK registered businesses in England can apply for a share of up to £13 million. The funding supports small research and development partnership projects in farming. It comes from the industry-led R&D Partnerships Fund, part of the Defra Farming Innovation Programme. The deadline to apply is 14 October 2026.

+2 related calls in this programme

Deadline · 14 Oct 2026

Contracts for Innovation: Engineering Biology for Defra and Food Standards Agency, phase 1

Innovate UK Business Connect

Up to £200,000England

This competition funds contracts of up to £200,000 inclusive of VAT for each project lasting up to 9 months. UK based organisations of any size can lead a project tackling one of four Defra and Food Standards Agency challenges. Applications close on 14 October 2026 at 11:00am.

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