Reminder: Deadline Approaching for the Growing for the Environment Grant

🌱 Attention Farmers! The window to apply for the Growing for the Environment Grant closes on 14 November. Don’t miss this opportunity to secure funding for projects that improve the environmental performance of your farm.

What the Grant Supports

The grant is designed to support farmers who are growing and using crops that enhance the environmental status of their farm business. This includes practices such as cover crops, sustainable cropping, and soil improvement initiatives.

Grant Amounts

• Maximum grant per application: £5,000 (your claim can exceed this, but if selected, it will be capped at £5,000)

• Minimum application size: Equivalent to the payment rate for 1 hectare of eligible crop; minimum area is 1 ha for cover crops

Key Rules to Know

Before applying, ensure:

• Crops are on the eligible list

• A soil test has been done in the last 3 years (or will be completed)

• Work complies with the specified environmental standards

How to Apply

Eligible farmers must submit an Expression of Interest via the RPW Online system before the deadline. Apply here: Growing for the Environment Grant

Don’t Miss Out

Share this reminder with colleagues or farming friends so they don’t miss the chance to access up to £5,000 for sustainable farming practices.

💡 Extra Tips: Call for prices on leys, cereal seeds, cover crops, and soil testing to prepare your application and get the most out of the grant.