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 52 live grants available for agriculture, forestry & fishing businesses in the UK, with deadlines ranging from 7 October 2026 to 1 April 2030.

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Full ADOPT grant: round seven

Innovate UK

Up to £5mNational (UK-wide), England

Farming, growing or forestry businesses in England can apply for funding to run on-farm trial and demonstration projects. The grant helps you test and show new ideas or solutions in agriculture. Up to £5 million is available to share between successful applicants. This is round seven of the ADOPT programme. You can use the money to trial new farming technologies or methods on your land. The funding helps improve how quickly new agricultural innovations are adopted across the sector.

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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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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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NFU Mutual Charitable Trust

Funding amount not listedNational (UK-wide)

The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust offers grants to charities working in agriculture, rural development, and insurance in the UK. The trust is currently administered through Action Together and focuses on these three areas. No funding amounts or deadlines have been published.

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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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Deadline · 14 Oct 2026

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

Innovate UK Business Connect

Funding amount not listedNational (UK-wide), England

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.

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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.

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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 · 20 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 20 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 · 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.

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Deadline · 1 Apr 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.

+1 related call in this programme

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Full ADOPT grant: round eight

Innovate UK

Up to £5mEngland

Farming, growing or forestry businesses in England can apply for a share of up to £5 million. The money is for on-farm trial and demonstration projects. You must test new ideas or solutions in agriculture. This is round eight of the ADOPT programme. The funding helps improve how farmers adopt new technologies and practices. Applications are rolling with no set deadline. You need to be based in England to apply.

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Age Friendly Activities Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Funding amount not listedNorth West England

Overview The Age Friendly Activities Fund provides small grants to organisations to help remove barriers that prevent older people in the former South Lakeland district from participating in community life. The Fund supports projects that reduce social isolation, promote physical and mental wellbeing, and help older people feel more connected and valued in their communities. The Fund is intended to support small-scale, high-impact initiatives. It is part of Age Friendly South Lakeland, which aims to foster inclusive, age-friendly environments where older people can stay active, engaged, and socially connected. Donor Anonymous Who can apply? • charitable, not-for-profit organisations What the Fund will support: Project-based activity that directly benefits older people aged 50 and over. We are particularly interested in projects that: • reduce loneliness and social isolation • encourage physical activity and healthy ageing • support intergenerational activities that foster inclusion • remove practical, social, or emotional barriers to participation • promote digital inclusion and confidence among older people Please note: The Fund does not support existing activities unless the funding is specifically used to remove barriers to participation and encourage more people to attend. Priority will be given to: • small, grassroots and volunteer-led organisations • community-led initiatives that demonstrate strong local engagement • projects that reach older people in rural, deprived, or underserved areas • proposals with potential for lasting impact or sustainability 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 If you would like further information about this fund please contact: the grants team on 01900 825760 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org

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Brian & Ann Clark Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Funding amount not listedNorth West England

Grants to organisations for initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality, and help people reach their potential, or for projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. Donor Anonymous Who can apply? • charitable, not-for-profit organisations Priority will be given to projects which: • support families, including those with a disability and/or mental health issues and to assist young people in caring roles, with the aim of promoting greater independence • provide support for natural disasters of all types • support small charities which are experiencing short-term financial crisis and are at risk of closure • help maintain local buildings and other structures of architectural, historical and cultural value • preserve the way of life in rural communities 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 £10,000 over one year. 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 If you would like further information about this fund please contact: our Grants Team on 01900 825760 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org

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David and Margaret Rankin Fund (Skills and Training)

Cumbria Community Foundation

Funding amount not listedNorth West England

Overview Grants to individuals and organisations across Cumbria supporting young people to build skills, confidence, and training for business or employment. Donor David and Margaret Rankin Who can apply? • individuals • charitable, not-for-profit organisations Priority will be given to: • projects that help and empower young people • activities that support the development of knowledge or skills • activity that encourages young people into farming Examples of activities that could be supported: • business training for young people • mentoring programmes • courses for industry-specific certificates of competency • travel expenses to support work experience How much can you apply for? Grants for individuals will normally be up to £1,000 over one year. Household income will be considered in the assessment of the application. Grants for organisations will normally be up to £5,000 over one year. 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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herdyfund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Funding amount not listedNorth West England

Grants to charitable organisations that support Cumbria’s rural communities, particularly upland fell farming, and for projects that reduce social isolation and/or create innovative and ambitious solutions to the problems facing farmers and rural communities. Donor The herdy Company Limited Who can apply? • charitable, not-for-profit organisations Priority will be given to projects that: • make long-term, strategic investment in people or the organisation • offer inclusive activities and reduce isolation • support rural communities • leverage additional funds 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 £1,000 over one year. 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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Kipling Fund for Older People

Cumbria Community Foundation

Funding amount not listedNorth West England

Grants to organisations benefitting older people in Cumbria for initiatives that reduce poverty, improve health, tackle social inequality, and help people reach their potential, or for projects that nurture a sense of place or promote climate action. Donor Legacy gift Background Born in Westmorland, George Kipling lived and farmed at Burgh-by-Sands. He was a man who cared about his community and rural life and was especially concerned about the welfare of children and older people. As a widower with no children, he chose to leave £120,000 of his estate to charity. The executors of his will agreed the best way to fulfil his wishes was to establish two funds at the Foundation, one benefitting children and young people, and the other benefitting older people throughout Cumbria. Who can apply? • charitable not-for-profit organisations Examples of projects supported: • social inclusion activities for isolated older people • local support group for older people affected by heart conditions and strokes • support groups for people with dementia 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 £1,000 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 If you would like further information about this fund please contact: Sarah Thompson on 01900 820 821 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org

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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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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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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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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

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Farming Futures R&D fund: Automation and Robotics Round 2

Innovate UK

Up to £20mEngland

This grant offers a share of up to £20 million for businesses developing automation and robotics in farming, horticulture, and forestry. You must be a UK registered business to apply. The funding comes from the Farming Futures R&D fund, run by Innovate UK. Projects must be based in England.

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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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Crofton Trust Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Funding amount not listedNorth 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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Fevara Group Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Funding amount not listedNorth 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.

No deadline listed

Pappagallino Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Funding amount not listedNorth 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.

No deadline listed

Village Halls Small Grants Fund

ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England)

Up to £5,000England

This grant offers up to £5,000 for modest improvements to rural community buildings in England. It covers 20% of your eligible project costs. Eligible projects include boiler replacements, insulation, toilet upgrades, and new kitchens. You must have the remaining 80% of funding in place or confirmed within 6 weeks of applying. It is part of the Platinum Jubilee Village Halls Fund, run by ACRE.

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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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Green ERA-Hub: biomass production and utilisation (full proposal)

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

Up to £2.5mEngland

This international research grant funds projects on sustainable biomass production and use. You can get up to £2.5 million for research projects. Your project must include at least three partners from three different countries. Each partner must be eligible for funding in their own country. The grant covers research into growing biomass crops and finding new ways to use them. This is for research organisations, not commercial businesses. There is no set deadline, so you can apply when ready. You need to work with international partners to be eligible.

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Stanley Smith (UK) Horticultural Trust

Funding amount not listedNational (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.

No deadline listed

Shaping the future of animal health and welfare

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

Up to £3.7mEngland

This grant funds research to improve animal health and welfare in livestock and fish farming across Europe. You need to work with partners from at least three different countries. Your consortium can have between three and eight partners total. You must be based at a UK research organisation that can receive BBSRC funding. The maximum funding available is £3.75 million per project. This is for research projects, not direct business support. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline.

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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.

No deadline listed

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.

No deadline listed

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.

No deadline listed

Defra Farming Innovation Investor Partnership

Innovate UK

Funding amount not listedNational (UK-wide), England

The Defra Farming Innovation Investor Partnership supports farming innovation projects across the UK. This grant is funded by Innovate UK and focuses on agricultural innovation. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. There is no set deadline as applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis. The grant is available to projects in England and across the UK. You can use this funding to develop new farming technologies and innovative agricultural solutions. Specific eligibility criteria and match funding requirements are not detailed in the current information.

See all 2 rounds of Defra Farming Innovation Investor Partnership

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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.

See all 2 rounds of Barclays Community Sport Fund

No deadline listed

Farming Innovation Programme: feasibility round five

Innovate UK

Up to £15mEngland

UK registered businesses in England can apply for a share of up to £15 million. This funding supports feasibility projects in farming and agriculture. It comes from the industry-led Research and Development Partnerships Fund, part of the Farming Innovation Programme. The deadline has not been confirmed yet.

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