There are many grants and funding schemes available to farmers and landowners in England and Wales. Here we give a round-up of schemes that are currently open for applications, together with schemes that will be opening for applications in 2024.
England
| Scheme | Opens | Closes |
| Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) | Apply at any time of year | To be confirmed |
| Countryside Stewardship (CS) | Some grants are open all year, others are time-limited – read the CS guidance for details. | |
| Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2024 – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Productivity & slurry items |
6th March 2024 | 17th April 2024 |
| Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2024 – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Animal health & welfare |
20th March 2024 | 1st May 2024 |
| CS Wildlife Offers | Some grants are open all year, others are time-limited – read the CS guidance for details. | |
| Farming in protected landscapes | Apply at any time of year | Projects must end by March 2025. |
| SFI annual health and welfare review | Apply at any time of year. | _____ |
| England Woodland Creation Grant (EWCO) | Apply at any time of year. | 1st January 2025. |
| Woodland Creation Planning Grant (WCPG) | Apply at any time of year. | _____ |
Read full details at: Funding for farmers, growers and land managers – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Wales
| Scheme | Opens | Closes |
| 2024 Single Application Form (SAF) | 4th March 2024 | 15th May 2024 |
| Woodland Creation Planning Scheme | 28th February 2022 | ______ |
| Small Grants – Woodland Creation | 4th March 2024 | 19th April 2024 |
| Woodland Creation Grant | 4th March 2024 | 22nd November 2024 |
| Small Grants – Efficiency | 6th March 2024 | 16th April 2024 |
| Small Grants – Woodland Creation | 20th May 2024 | 20th June 2024 |
| Small Grants – Environment | 20th May 2024 | 28th June 2024 |
| Growing for the Environment (Autumn Sowing) | 3rd June 2024 | 12th July 2024 |
| Small Grants – Woodland Creation | 22nd July 2024 | 30th August 2024 |
| Small Grants – Environment | 12th August 2024 | 20th September 2024 |
Read full details at: Rural schemes: application dates | GOV.WALES
For further advice or help with applying for any of these schemes, please contact our Stewardship & Grants Team on 01981 590514.
