CAPITAL GRANTS NOW OPEN – ACT FAST AS FUNDING IS FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED!
Edward Hutley
Jul, 07 2025As of 3rd July 2025, the Capital Grants scheme has officially reopened for applications. This round brings £150 million in funding opportunities for farmers, land managers, and rural businesses across England.
This is a first come, first served offer, so early action is essential.
What’s New (and What’s Not)
- Funding Caps Introduced: Depending on the options selected, new caps of £25,000 or £35,000 now apply.
- Rates Remain the Same: Most payment rates per option appear unchanged from previous rounds.
- One Application Per SBI Per Year: Be strategic – only one application is allowed per Single Business Identifier annually.
- No Double Dipping: If you already have a live CS capital agreement, you cannot reapply for that parcel until the previous claim is completed, claimed, and paid.
- CSFO Endorsements Still Required: Some options still require a Catchment Sensitive Farming Officer (CSFO) visit and endorsement, which could introduce delays – plan accordingly.
What Can You Apply For?
There are 78 items available across six groups:
- Air Quality
- Assessments
- Boundaries, Trees & Orchards
- Natural Flood Management
- Improvements
- Water Quality
New items this round include:
- Woodland assessments
- Wildfire checklists
- Stone wall repairs
- Educational access hosting
These grants are designed to support practical environmental improvements – from hedgerow planting and habitat restoration to water quality enhancements and natural flood management
Need Help?
If you’re unsure about eligibility, application strategy, or how to align this with your existing CS, SFI, or HLS agreements, we’re here to help.
Contact your Ceres Rural advisor today to get started, or to discuss how this fits into your broader farm business plan.
