Grant or payment · England

Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL)

Open all year Wildlife and protected landscapes

One-off project grants for nature, climate, people and place work on farms in or next to protected landscapes.

From: Defra, run by National Park and National Landscape bodies
How much: Up to 100% of costs if no commercial gain; less if the project benefits your business. CS-matching items paid at CS rates. No cap stated.
Who can apply: Farmers and land managers (and others working with them) in a National Park, National Landscape or the Broads; land outside can apply if the project benefits the protected landscape.
Closes: 31 March 2029

Only for land in a National Park or a National Landscape. The finder checks this for your farm.

What you’ll need

Project idea
Quotes
Talk to your National Park / National Landscape FiPL officer

How to apply

Contact your protected landscape body
Get their application form
Submit; under £10,000 scored by staff, over £10,000 by a local panel

Competitive. Open until March 2029 or sooner if money runs out; projects must end by March 2029. Items must be kept 5 years. Common land eligible. Page updated 4 March 2026. Exact local deadlines vary by protected landscape.

Official page Check if it fits my farm

Similar schemes

Wildlife Trust land management advice Open all yearThe Wildlife Trusts (46 local trusts)Local Wildlife Trust advisers give whole-farm wildlife advice, help with grant applications and set up farmer clusters.
Wildlife-Rich Habitat Fund Open all yearDefra, through FiPL and protected landscape bodies · Closes 31 March 2029Money to create and restore wildlife habitat in protected landscapes, delivered through the FiPL setup.

Checked against the official pages on 29 October 2026. Sources: 1, 2. Always read the official page before you apply.