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75% of capital grants now allocated

Capital Grants 2026 now open

05 Aug 2026 SFI26 window 1 to close on 28 August

Defra has confirmed that Window 1 of SFI26 will close no later than 11:59pm on 28 August 2026. 

Eligible farmers for Window 1 who do not apply during this window can apply in Window 2 instead.   Window 2 will open in September 2026 for all farmers and land managers, exact date to be confirmed once Window 1 has closed. 

The available budget for Window 2 will be £180 million. Any funding not allocated through Window 1 will be added to the budget for Window 2. 

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