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Available for applications now, the Capital Grants are for capital items to achieve specific environmental benefits within 4 groups.

DEFRA have started 2023 by introducing a new Management Payment to the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and updating payments rates under Countryside Stewardship. 

We are often asked about the availability of grants to support farm investment. The following is a summary of the current situation, as it is understood to be.

Frustratingly many of the grant schemes are not presently open for new applications, as noted below. It is hoped that Defra will provide an update on these grant schemes in January, when they have promised to provide an update on ELMS.