Farmers, land managers and foresters across England continue to make use of the opportunities available through Capital Grants 2026.
With a £225 million budget that is 50% larger than in 2025, the offer is helping more applicants invest in projects that benefit nature, improve water quality, enhance biodiversity and support sustainable land management.
Interest has remained consistently strong since the offer opened, reflecting the commitment of farmers, land managers and foresters to delivering benefits for nature and building a more resilient farming sector.
We said we would provide updates when 25%, 50% and 75% of the available budget were allocated.
We can confirm that 75% of the 2026 Capital Grants budget has been allocated.
Reaching this milestone demonstrates the continued popularity of the offer and the significant level of investment being made in 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
- use the Capital Grant Finder to identify the items that could work best for your farm, landholding or business
- watch our Capital Grants webinar for practical advice on making an application and getting the most from the offer.
- read our previous blog posts on the Capital Grants offer
We will blog again when the budget has been fully allocated.
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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