Every scheme here is from GOV.UK's Funding for farmers page, checked on 18 October 2026. Schemes open and close through the year, so check the status before you plan.
Quick facts
- Open now
- Vet health reviews, FiPL, woodland grants
- Closed
- SFI26, Capital Grants 2026, FETF 2026
- By invitation
- Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (multi-action)
- Ending
- Delinked payments, after 2027
- Run by
- Defra, RPA, Forestry Commission
Open now
Vet health and welfare review: "Farmers who keep cattle, sheep or pigs can get funding for a vet to visit their farm to carry out an animal health and welfare review, and an endemic disease follow-up." "Open : apply at any time of year."
Farming in Protected Landscapes: "Through the Farming in Protected Landscapes ( FiPL ) programme, you can apply for funding if you’re a farmer or land manager within an area of outstanding natural beauty or national park in England."
Woodland creation grants: "The England Woodland Creation Grant ( EWCO ) provides funding to create new woodland on areas that are at least 1 hectare."
Closed for now
Sustainable Farming Incentive: "SFI26 is closed for applications." "Capital Grants 2026 : closed for applications." The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2026 round is closed too.
By invitation, and ending
Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier: you can express an interest in some single actions. Delinked payments: "Delinked payments will be made each year from 2024 until 2027."
Common questions
What farming grants are open in England now?
Funded vet health reviews, Farming in Protected Landscapes and woodland creation grants are open now.
Is SFI open?
No. SFI26 is closed for applications.
When do delinked payments end?
They are paid each year from 2024 until 2027.