There are many grants and funding schemes available to farmers and landowners in England and Wales. Here we give a round-up of current and upcoming schemes for 2024.
Rural Grants – England
| Scheme | Opens | Closes |
| Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) | 18th September 2023 | N/A rolling application window |
| CS Capital Grants | Apply at any time of year | May close for a short period in Jan 2024 if payment rates change. |
| CS Mid Tier | Expected opening date: Feb 2024 | Expected: August 2024 |
| CS Higher Tier | Expected opening date: Feb 2024 | Expected: April 2024 |
| Farming in protected landscapes | Apply at any time of year | N/A |
| SFI annual health and welfare review | Apply at any time of year | N/A |
| Slurry Infrastructure grant (round 2) | 21st November 2023 | 17th January 2024 |
| Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund | 11th December 2023 | 16th February 2024 |
| England Woodland Creation Grant | Apply at any time of year | 1st January 2025 |
| Farming Innovation Programme – Research Starter competition | 18th December 2023 | 14th February 2024 |
| Farming Innovation Programme – Large R&D competition | From 15th January 2023 | TBC |
| Farming Investment Fund – Improving Farm Productivity grant | From January 2024 | TBC |
| Landscape Recovery | Third Round: 2024 TBC | TBC |
Rural Grants – Wales
| Scheme | Opens | Closes |
| Growing for the Environment (Spring and Summer crops) | 6th November 2023 | 15th December 2023 |
| Small Grants – Yard Coverings | 6th November 2023 | 15th December 2023 |
| Horticulture Development Scheme | 6th November 2023 | 12th January 2024 |
| Agricultural Diversification Scheme | 6th November 2023 | 12th January 2024 |
| Small Grants – Environment | 8th January 2024 | 16th February 2024 |
| Small Grants – Efficiency | 6th March 2024 | 16th April 2024 |
For further advice or help with applying for any of these schemes, please contact our Stewardship & Grants department on 01981 590514.
Find out more at:
Funding for farmers, growers and land managers – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
