Finding the right agricultural grant is one thing – affording the investment needed to unlock it is another. At Peregrine, we help UK farmers bridge that funding gap with straightforward, tailored finance.

Here’s your guide to some of the key agricultural grants available in 2025 and how you can access them.

At a Glance: 2025 UK Agricultural Grants

Scheme	Key Focus	Funding Available	Deadline
Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF)	Productivity, slurry management, animal welfare	£1,000-£25,000 per theme	10 July 2025
Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL)	Nature, climate, access, landscape	Project-dependent	Open until March 2026
Animal Health and Welfare Reviews	On-farm vet-led reviews	£215–£923	Open all year
Laying Hen Housing for Health and Welfare (Round 1)	Verandas, housing upgrades	£5,000–£500,000	30 January 2026
Planning Woodland Projects	Design and management planning	Up to £30,500 per project	Open all year
Protecting Tree Health	Felling, restocking, disease control	Up to 80% of felling costs	Open all year

Key Agricultural Grants Available in 2025

Accessing funding can transform your business – but most grants need upfront investment before the money arrives. That’s where we come in.

Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF 2025)

If you’re ready to modernise your farm, FETF 2025 can help you invest in the tools to get there – from time-saving kit to slurry systems and livestock welfare tech. With up to £25,000 available per theme, it’s a smart way to bring your farm up to speed with environmental and productivity standards.

But with just one application window closing midday on 10 July 2025, timing is everything. We’ll help you access the capital you need to buy eligible equipment upfront – so you can move fast, apply in time, and keep working without disruption.

Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL)

If you farm within a National Park or AONB, FiPL offers funding for projects that improve the landscape and connect people to it – from nature corridors to visitor access or climate mitigation work. Applications are open all year, but projects must complete by March 2026.

The catch? Many projects need you to spend first and claim later, especially for environmental works. That’s where we help. We’ll provide finance to get your plans underway – so your cashflow doesn’t hold up the work.

Improve Animal Health and Welfare Reviews

This government-backed scheme funds an annual health review for cattle, sheep or pigs – plus a follow-up visit for endemic disease risks. It’s about proactive planning, reducing losses, and spotting issues early; which is open year round.

The grant (from £215 to £923) covers the vet – but if you need to act on what they find, that’s where we step in. Whether it’s a new shed or automated monitoring kit, we’ll make sure funding is in place to move fast, not months later.

Laying Hen Housing for Health and Welfare

This is a big opportunity for egg producers looking to upgrade welfare standards. From adding a veranda to replacing older housing, you can apply for up to £500,000 – but you’ll need an invitation, and full applications are due by 30 January 2026.

Large capital projects mean careful planning and staged investment. We can support you through every stage, with finance that aligns to your build and grant claim schedule.

Planning Woodland Projects

Whether you’re planting new woodland or managing what’s already there, the Woodland Creation Planning Grant can help. You could claim up to £30,500 towards surveys, consultants and long-term planning as long as it meets the UK Forestry Standards. This grant is open all year.

Grants like this can unlock further support down the line – but those early costs often need covering now. Peregrine provides finance so you can move ahead with your plan and stay in control of your cash.

Protecting Tree Health

Tree diseases are on the rise, and acting early is crucial. This year-round grant supports woodland owners dealing with threats like ash dieback or oak processionary moth – covering up to 80% of felling and 40% of related costs.

But because payment comes later, funding the work upfront can be tough. If you’re facing a biosecurity risk, we’ll help cover the immediate costs so you can act fast – and keep your trees healthy for the long haul.

Accessing Support

Most agricultural grants require upfront spend – but that shouldn’t stop you accessing the funding your business needs. At Peregrine, we understand how farms work. We know the cashflow challenges, the application pressures, and the value of moving quickly when an opportunity opens up.

Whether it’s short-term finance to buy qualifying kit or longer-term support for major projects, we’ll build a solution that fits your business and helps you unlock grant funding with confidence.

Talk to us today to see how we can support your next grant application and unlock funding that moves your farm forward.