Adopt Support Grant: Round 4
Award: Up to £2,500
Programme: The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Closing date: 15th October 2025
Introduction
This competition provides support for farming, growing, and forestry businesses in England to strengthen their applications to the Full ADOPT Grant. The funding is designed to enable applicants to engage an independent Project Facilitator, who will help structure, coordinate, and develop high-quality proposals for on-farm trial and demonstration projects.
Eligibility
To apply for the ADOPT Facilitator Support Grant – Round 4:
Lead Organisation
- Must be a farming, growing, or forestry business based in England.
- Must be the single lead applicant (no consortiums).
- Must be the direct recipient of the grant.
Project Scope
- The £2,500 grant must be used to procure an external Project Facilitator.
- The Facilitator should support the development of a strong Full ADOPT Grant application.
Award & Project Duration
- Award amount: £2,500 grant for a farmer, grower, or forester based in England to engage an external Project Facilitator to support with submissions into the Full ADOPT Grant competitions.
- Project duration: Fixed at 6 months.
Key Dates
- Closes: 15th October 2025 at 11:00 am (UK time)
