Capital Grants 2026: 25% of budget allocated

Farmers, land managers and foresters across England are already making the most of the opportunities available through the 2026 Capital Grants offer. 

This year, £225 million is available to support practical environmental improvements on farms and across the countryside.

This funding pot is 50% larger than in 2025, reflecting the growing demand for investment in nature, water quality, biodiversity and sustainable land management. 

As anticipated, interest has been strong from the outset, with applicants eager to deliver projects that will have lasting benefits for both their land and the environment. 

We committed to providing regular updates as funding is allocated, with milestones at 25%, 50% and 75% of the available budget. 

Today, we can confirm that the first of those milestones has been reached: 25% of the 2026 Capital Grants budget has now been allocated, demonstrating the significant appetite for environmental investment across England's farming and rural communities. 

If you’re interested in learning more and applying, you can: 

• read the Capital Grants 2026 guidance on GOV.UK to explore the full range of available items and eligibility requirements
• watch our Capital Grants webinar for practical advice on making an application and getting the most from the scheme. Colleagues from Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF) and the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) joined us
• read our previous blog posts on the Capital Grants offer 
• use the Capital Grant Finder to identify the items that could work best for your farm or landholding 

We will blog again when we hit the 50% milestone.  

This budget update relates solely to the Capital Grants 2026 offer. The capital grants available through the Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) offer are funded from a separate budget. 

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