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Join our Capital Grants 2026 webinar

Posted by: Sarah Blatchford, Posted on: 14 July 2026 - Categories: Grants
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The 2026 Capital Grants offer is expected to open on 30 July. To help you prepare we're hosting a webinar on 22 July.

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Capital Grants: get your supporting evidence ready

Posted by: Sarah Blatchford, Posted on: 1 July 2026 - Categories: Grants
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Capital Grants help farmers, land managers and rural businesses make practical improvements that benefit the environment across England. The offer is set to open in late July 2026. We're encouraging those who wish to apply to gather and submit the required evidence as early as possible.

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ADOPT: first projects selected as next round opens

Posted by: Joss Wallace, Posted on: 15 December 2025 - Categories: Payments for research and innovation

With the next round of the Accelerating Development of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) fund now open, we highlight some projects that have recently begun, to inspire you to apply.

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FETF 2025: Over 8,800 applicants offered grant funding

Posted by: The Team, Posted on: 15 October 2025 - Categories: Payments for equipment, technology and infrastructure
Caption: A mobile sheep handling system purchased with help from FETF.

We’re pleased to confirm that over 8,800 applicants have successfully secured funding through this year’s Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF). Grant Funding Agreements (GFAs) have now been sent. 

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