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Higher Tier Capital Grants: agroforestry and woodland update

Posted by: Sarah Blatchford, Posted on: 10 July 2026 - Categories: Countryside Stewardship, Grants

From today, you can apply for agroforestry and woodland assessment items through the Higher Tier Capital Grants offer.  This means these items will be available to apply for year-round, rather than only through the Capital Grants 2026 offer.

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Capital Grants 2026: guidance now available

Posted by: Sarah Blatchford, Posted on: 28 May 2026 - Categories: Grants

Guidance for the 2026 Capital Grants offer is now available on GOV.UK. Capital Grants help farmers and land managers pay for environmental improvements that support food production, improve water and air quality, support nature, and help farms become more resilient.

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