Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2026 grant

Who can apply

Open to farmers, growers, foresters, and contractors based in England, registered in the Rural Payments service with a valid Single Business Identifier (SBI).

Perks & benefits

Online application portal via the Farming Investment Fund service
Instructional videos available via the Rural Payments Agency YouTube channel for guidance on creating a service account and applying
Scheme transition to simplified, consolidated format from 2027 onwards

Key contacts

Rural Payments Agency
Helpline
[email protected] 03000 200 301

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Funding

£1k – £25k

Deadline

28 April 2026

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Eligibility criteria

Applicants must be based in England and registered in the Rural Payments service with a valid Single Business Identifier (SBI)
Eligible applicants include farmers, horticulturalists, forestry owners, and contractors providing services to these sectors
Land must be registered with updated digital maps
Businesses that left farming via the Lump Sum Exit Scheme are ineligible unless they now operate as contractors
The Animal Health and Welfare theme is restricted to businesses farming beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, pigs, laying chickens, or broiler chickens
All items must be new or ex-display and meet published minimum specifications
Items bought via part-exchange, hire purchase, or lease are ineligible
Funded items must be retained for at least 5 years

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Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2026 grant

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