UK Sector Grants

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.

27grants available
Innovation, growth & development funding

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

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Adur and Worthing Councils

Business Support Programme - Adur and Worthing

Support service for businesses in the districts of Adur and Worthing with free events, online learning, networking and mentoring programmes.

Between £1,000 and £3,000 and/or supportSouth EastRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
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West Berkshire Council

Business support - West Berkshire

Planning, marketing strategy, investment and general guidance for businesses in or looking to relocate to West Berkshire.

SupportSouth EastRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
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Mansfield District Council

Business start-up grant scheme - Mansfield

Grant to fund new businesses in the Mansfield area.

Up to £2,500East MidlandsRolling
All SectorsGrants & Funding
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Department for Business and Trade

Business Growth Grant Scheme - Mansfield

Grants for established businesses in Mansfield that can produce a growth plan leading to job creation.

Up to £2,500East MidlandsRolling
All SectorsGrants & Funding
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Department for Business and Trade

Business Growth Fund

Grant funding for business growth projects that lead to job creation.

Between £20,000 and £200,000UK WideRolling
All SectorsGrants & Funding
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Scarborough Borough Council

Business Development Grant Scheme – Scarborough

Grants to help new start-up and established SMEs looking to grow or relocate to the Borough of Scarborough.

Up to £5,000Yorkshire & HumberRolling
All SectorsGrants & Funding
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NBV Enterprise Solutions Ltd

Business Assist - NBV

One-to-one advisory sessions and specialised workshops available for businesses in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Greater Lincolnshire.

Support and adviceEast MidlandsRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
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Department for Business and Trade

Biorenewables Development Centre (BDC) – Yorkshire

Support for scientists and business specialists to solve a process, material, or product development challenge.

Specialist support projects worth £1000 eachYorkshire & HumberRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
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Leeds City Council

AD:VENTURE Business Growth Grant

A Growth Grant available to new businesses in West Yorkshire.

Between £1,500 and £10,000Yorkshire & HumberRolling
All SectorsGrants & Funding
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Nottingham City Council

UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) - Nottingham

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a funding programme that aims to support local businesses and communities.

Up to £4.6mUK Wide31 Mar 2026
All SectorsGrants & Funding
rolling
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs - Forestry Commission - Nature for Climate Fund

England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO)

Supports the establishment of new woodlands, administered by the Forestry Commission.

From £4,000 to £2 millionUK Wide31 Mar 2027
All SectorsGreen & Sustainability
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West of England Combined Authority

Bristol Business and Enterprise Support (BrisBES)

BrisBES is a programme that delivers high-quality, inclusive, and sustainable support to Bristol's entrepreneurs and businesses.

SupportSouth WestInvalid Date
All SectorsBusiness Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about UK agriculture & food grants