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Capital Grants 2026 guidance published ahead of applications opening

Published on July 15th, 2026 | Last updated on July 16th, 2026

The Rural Payments Agency has published the guidance for Capital Grants 2026, with the new round expected to open on Thursday, the 30th of July 2026.

The scheme will make £225 million available to support capital works that deliver environmental benefits, representing a 50% increase in funding compared with 2025.

Capital Grants provide three-year agreements covering 80 capital items across six groups: