The Welsh Government’s Programme for Government sets out commitments to continue supporting farmers to produce food sustainably, while also taking action to address the climate emergency and reverse the decline in biodiversity. This work is being delivered through the Sustainable Land Management (SLM) framework, which guides agricultural support and regulation in Wales.
A number of rural schemes are now open, or will be opening soon, to support the rural economy and help farmers transition to the Sustainable Farming Scheme.
Scheme | Opens | Closes |
| Woodland Creation Grant (EOI window 5) Financial support for woodland creation customers with an approved plan | 3rd March 2025 | 21st November 2025 |
| Agriculture Diversification and Horticulture Capital grant scheme available to farmers and existing horticultural producers | 29th September 2025 | 5th December 2025 |
| Growing for the Environment (Spring and Summer Crops) Financial support for growing and using crops which improve the environmental status of a farm business | 6th October 2025 | 14th November 2025 |
| Small Grants – Yard Coverings Capital scheme to help farmers improve their business performance | 13th October 2025 | 21st November 2025 |
| Woodland Restoration Scheme Financial support for capital works such as restocking and fencing | 27th October 2025 | 27th February 2026 |
| Small Grants – Environment (Carbon) A financial contribution towards capital investments on individual parcels of land | 3rd November 2025 | 12th December 2025 |
| Small Grants – Horticulture Start Up Funding to encourage and support new commercial horticultural enterprises in Wales | 3rd November 2025 | 16th January 2026 |
| Woodland Creation Planning Scheme Financial support for the development of new woodland creation plans | 1st January 2026 | 31st December 2026 |
| Small Grants – Environment (Landscape and Pollinators) A financial contribution towards capital investments on individual parcels of land | 12th January 2026 | 27th February 2026 |
| Small Grants – Efficiency Capital scheme helping farmers improve the technical, financial and environmental performance of their business | 12th January 2026 | 27th February 2026 |
| Small Grants Woodland Creation Financial support for woodland creation up to 1.99ha in size | 2nd March 2026 | 22nd May 2026 |
| Woodland Creation Grant Financial support for woodland creation customers with an approved plan | 2nd March 2026 | 20th November 2026 |
Full details are available at: https://www.gov.wales/rural-grants-payments