Applications for the new and expanded Farmer Welfare Grant are now open.
The grant will provide £1.5 million over 3 years to support projects for both the personal and business resilience of farmers that strengthen the mental health, wellbeing, and resilience of farming communities across England.
Farming is at the heart of our food system and rural economy, but we know that many farmers face significant challenges. Long hours, isolation, financial pressures, unpredictable weather and the demands of running a business can all affect wellbeing.
The Farmer Welfare Grant will fund organisations that are already working closely with farming communities, enabling them to deliver targeted support where it is needed most.
Building on the success of the previous Farmer Welfare Grant, this expanded funding will support practical interventions that will continue to deliver benefits into the future.
Apply now
The application portal is open from 6 August until midday on 9 September.
Before applying, we encourage all applicants to read the guidance carefully and review the eligibility criteria.
You can ask clarification questions in the application portal until 28 August. All questions and answers will be public to keep access to information fair and open.
Applicants needing support with the application portal can raise a support ticket or contact the portal help desk between 08:00-18:00 Monday - Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) on 029 2279 0054.
You can learn more about navigating the portal in one of our webinars, mentioned below.
Notification of outcomes
Once the application window has closed, the applications will be reviewed and scored by a panel of policy and delivery experts from Defra.
Funding decisions will be made after all applications have been assessed. We expect all applicants will be notified of the outcome in October.
Join our webinars
If you're considering applying, our webinars will provide further information about the grant and application process.
Applicant Guidance Webinar
Thursday 13 August, 14:00 – 15:00
This session will cover:
- The purpose of the grant
- Eligibility requirements
- Eligible activities and expenditure
- How applications will be assessed
A recording will be made available on our webinars page after the event.
Application Portal Webinar
Monday 17 August, 10:00 – 11:00
This session will provide:
- A walkthrough of the application portal
- Guidance on completing the application form
A recording will be made available on our webinars page after the event.
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