Capital Grants 2026: 50% of budget allocated

Farmers, land managers and foresters across England continue to take advantage of the opportunities available through Capital Grants 2026. 

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

The budget is 50% larger than in 2025, reflecting growing demand for investment in nature, water quality, biodiversity and sustainable land management. 

Since the window to apply opened, there has been strong interest from across the sector, with projects coming forward that will deliver benefits for both the environment and the long-term resilience of farming. 

To keep applicants informed, we committed to publishing updates as funding is allocated, with milestones at 25%, 50% and 75% of the available budget. 

We can now confirm that 50% of the 2026 Capital Grants budget has been allocated.

Reaching this milestone highlights the continued demand for the scheme and the commitment of farmers, land managers and foresters to delivering environmental improvements across England. 

If you plan to apply, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. With a significant proportion of the available budget now allocated, funding is becoming more limited. 

If you’re interested in learning more and applying:

• read the Capital Grants 2026 guidance on GOV.UK to explore the full range of available items and eligibility requirements. Section 5.1.3 of the guidance sets out the steps to apply
• 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 75% 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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