Hardship help · England, Wales
Winter Grant 2026
One-off grant to help farming households with winter costs.
- From
- RABI
- How much
- £400 per household (2,000 grants).
- Who can apply
- Farming households in England and Wales.
How to apply
- Call 0800 188 4444 for other help
Closed once all grants were given out. A later 2026/27 round has not been announced.
Similar schemes
- Addington Fund housing Open all yearAddington FundAffordable homes for retiring farmers and farming families who lose their home through no fault of their own.
- DPJ Foundation - Share the Load free counselling Open all yearThe DPJ FoundationFree confidential counselling for people in farming and rural Wales, arranged through a 24-hour referral line, in Welsh or English.
- RABI financial support Open all yearRABI (Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution)One-off crisis grants for food, bills, rent and home repairs, plus training grants, farm labour cover after illness or accident, and independent living help.
- Tir Dewi farming support Open all yearTir DewiFree, private help from volunteers, many from farming backgrounds, with money worries, paperwork, family problems or just someone to talk to.
Checked against the official pages on 29 October 2026. Sources: 1, 2. Always read the official page before you apply.