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The RPA has today opened the 2026 Capital Grants scheme for applications, making £225 million of funding available to support environmental improvements and infrastructure on farms across England.
What you need to know
Increased funding
£225 million of funding is available, an increase of £75 million on 2025. However, if funding is allocated at a similar rate to last year, demand could see the scheme close within a matter of weeks.
Application limit
The RPA will accept one eligible application per business.
What's available
The 80 available items are divided across six funding groups:
Funding limits
Funding limits continue to apply to four of the item groups:
Items within the 'assessment' and 'improvement' groups remain uncapped.
Changes from 2025
Agroforestry items and the woodland condition assessment have been removed from this offer and are expected to become available later in 2026 through the Higher Tier Capital Grants scheme.
TE6: Tree guard (tube and mesh) has been withdrawn and replaced by TE19: Tree guard (narrow weld mesh).
The names and specifications for tree guard items TE7 and TE8 have been updated.
Several new items have been introduced, including:
For items requiring Catchment Sensitive Farming Officer endorsement, approval must now be obtained before submitting an application.
Applications are now being accepted
The scheme will remain open until the available funding has been allocated. The RPA will provide updates when 25%, 50% and 75% of the funding has been committed.
Once the scheme closes, no further applications will be accepted, including applications that have been started but not submitted.
Need help with your application?
For advice on the Capital Grants scheme or assistance preparing an application, contact Stags Professional Services on 01823 653424 and we will put you in touch with your local adviser.
