Grant or payment · England
Rural England Prosperity Fund (and any successor)
Council-run capital grants for small rural businesses, including farm diversification outside agriculture.
- From
- Local councils (Defra money)
- How much
- Varied by council.
- Who can apply
- Micro and small rural businesses, including farms diversifying.
- Closes
- 31 March 2026
How to apply
- Ask your district or unitary council's economic development team
REPF ended on 31 March 2026. We found no national successor for 2026/27. Some councils fund their own bridge (for example Maldon from its reserves).
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Checked against the official pages on 29 October 2026. Sources: 1, 2, 3. Always read the official page before you apply.