Grant or payment · England
Farming Innovation Programme - ADOPT fund
Grants for farmer-led on-farm trials of new ideas, plus small support grants to help write a bid.
- From
- Defra with Innovate UK (UKRI)
- How much
- Full ADOPT grant £50,000 to £200,000 over 2 years; Support grant £2,500 over 3 months.
- Who can apply
- Farmers, growers and foresters can lead (with partners).
- Opens
- 8 October 2026
- Closes
- 2 December 2026
What you’ll need
- Trial idea and partners
- Innovation Funding Service account
How to apply
- Read the round on the Innovation Funding Service
- Optional help from ADOPT Support Hub (0800 987 8006)
- Submit before the deadline
Full grant round 10 open 8 October to 2 December 2026; round 11 3 December 2026 to 2 February 2027; round 12 3 February to 31 March 2027. Support grant round 12 open 1 October to 11 November 2026.
Similar schemes
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- Farming Innovation Programme - research and development competitions Coming soonDefra with Innovate UK (UKRI)Larger research and development grants for businesses and researchers working on farming innovation.
- Farm Resilience Programme and other farm programmes Check it’s runningThe Royal Countryside Fund (formerly the Prince's Countryside Fund)Free business and environmental training for family farms, including Farm Resilience, Routes to Regen, Savings in Soil and Working with Water.
- Supporting Rural Communities grants Check it’s runningThe Royal Countryside FundGrants to groups for young people, community projects, farm succession and rural resilience.
Checked against the official pages on 29 October 2026. Sources: 1, 2. Always read the official page before you apply.