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
38 grants found
Food Accelerator programme
A programme to support food businesses
Agri-Food Investment Initiative
The main aims of AFII are to: Support enterprises to increase their efficiency and improve their productivity Improve the competitiveness of Northern Ireland’s Agri-food sector Support capacity building, growth, innovation and new product development - Small businesses* - The maximum aid intensity that can be granted is 35 per cent of the eligible investment costs, however, the aid intensity for any individual project will be limited to the minimum support required to implement the project, compared to the counterfactual scenario in the absence of aid. Minimum project size is £300,000. - Medium businesses* - The maximum aid intensity that can be granted is 25 per cent of the eligible investment costs, however, the aid intensity for any individual project will be limited to the minimum support required to implement the project, compared to the counterfactual scenario in the absence of aid. Minimum project size is £500,000. - Large businesses* - The maximum aid intensity is 20 per cent of the eligible investment costs, however, the aid intensity for any individual project will be limited to the minimum support required to implement the project, compared to the counterfactual scenario in the absence of aid. Minimum project size is £1,000,000. * As per the EU definition, SMEs are businesses with a staff headcount of fewer than 250 people, and which have an annual turnover no more than €50 million or an annual balance sheet total no more than €43 million. Flat rates of grant assistance do not apply. AFII is a competitive process and grant rates are negotiable. The maximum eligible costs per individual investment project under this scheme will be no more than €25 million. The maximum assistance available under this scheme will be around £5 million.
Leadership for Growth
A programme designed to develop the capabilities of aspiring managers and leaders within scale-up potential SMEs.
Innovation Sprint Programme
A fully-funded programme for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Liverpool City Region, with a focus on innovation and growth.
Enterprise programme for young people - UK
The King's Trust helps young people aged 18 to 30 years who want to set up their own business in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
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.
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.
Business support - West Berkshire
Planning, marketing strategy, investment and general guidance for businesses in or looking to relocate to West Berkshire.
Business start-up support - North Tyneside
Free start-up and ongoing support for businesses in North Tyneside
Business start-up grant scheme - Mansfield
Grant to fund new businesses in the Mansfield area.
Business Growth Grant Scheme - Mansfield
Grants for established businesses in Mansfield that can produce a growth plan leading to job creation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about UK agriculture & food grants