Agriculture & Food Business Grants
UK agriculture and food businesses access funding through DEFRA schemes, devolved nation programmes, and rural development grants. Support covers farming productivity, food innovation, and rural enterprise development.
Agricultural Support
Environmental Land Management schemes, productivity grants, and farming equipment funding support the agricultural sector's transition to sustainable and efficient practices.
Food Production & Innovation
Food manufacturing and processing businesses can access innovation grants, capital funding, and export support. Agritech development is also supported through specific programmes.
Rural Enterprise
Rural businesses beyond farming can access enterprise development grants, broadband schemes, and diversification funding through LEADER-style local programmes.
UK Agriculture & Food Grants
27 grants found
Agri-Food Investment Initiative
The Agri-Food Investment Initiative provides financial assistance (grant funding) for capital investment projects in the Northern Ireland agri‑food sector, covering machinery, equipment, software, patents and related costs, with aid intensity up to 35% for small firms and a total maximum assistance of around £5 million.
Food Accelerator programme
A programme to support food businesses
Capital grant
The Capital grant provides discretionary grant support for capital expenditure projects that align with Scotland's economic transformation priorities, offering up to 40% of eligible costs for small enterprises (minimum £250,000) and lower percentages for larger firms.
Research and development grants
The R&D grant provides financial support for companies developing new products, processes or services, covering a portion of eligible project costs.
Knowledge Transfer Partnership
A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) is a subsidised three-way partnership between a business, a high‑calibre graduate and an academic institution, providing a cost‑effective way for businesses to attract fresh talent and access university expertise to drive strategic innovation and growth.
Leadership for Growth
The Leadership for Growth programme is designed to develop the capabilities of aspiring managers and leaders within scale‑up potential SMEs across Liverpool City Region.
AD:VENTURE
Provides free business development support and guidance.
Access to finance - Greater Manchester and Lancashire
Access to finance is a scheme for businesses who need help raising finance for growth.
I2F2 Inward Investment Facilitation Fund
The Inward Investment Facilitation Fund (I2F2) provides grant funding for projects new to the Liverpool city region (LCR) aimed at increasing employment and productivity in the LCR.
Innovation Sprint Programme
A fully-funded programme for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Liverpool City Region, with a focus on innovation and growth.
DRIVEN - ESF High Level Skills programme
Grants and support to help SMEs across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire to recruit and retain talented students and graduates. £1,000 funding per graduate recruited for 400 hours or more and / or circa £1,000 for fully funded 80 hour internship. No limits on multiple awards.
CDC Enterprise Agency - Durham
Advice and support for new and established businesses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about UK agriculture & food grants