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Business opportunity
Defra's £150m Capital Grant Scheme
What: Secure funding for 78 environmental improvements (like slurry covers and hedging), but act quickly before the finite, first-come-first-served budget runs out.
Pros
- Stacks with SFI/CS
- High caps (£25k–£35k)
Cons
- Sudden closure risk
- CSF approval needed
Constraints & applicability
Available to farmers in England only. Strictly limited to one application per farm business per calendar year.
Cost & cashflow
You must cashflow 100% of the project costs upfront before claiming reimbursement.
Suggested actions
- Assess cashflow
- Book CSF visit
- Apply via RPA