Grants for Farmers
Grants offered by Portsmouth Water
Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) Schemes
PES applications for 2026/27 are now open! Application forms will be available for download shortly. If you would like to enquire please email
Capital Grant
Our Capital Grant scheme is now open for 26/27. Applications will close 31st July 2026.
If you would like to enquire please email
Grants & services offered by Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF)
Free services & advice
Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF) offers free, confidential advice to farmers and land managers to help reduce water pollution and improve soil, nutrient and pesticide management.
CSF advisers can support your farm by providing:
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Nutrient management planning
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Soil and infrastructure assessments
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Pollution risk reduction advice
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Guidance on funding opportunities
Capital grants
CSF advisors can also help you access funding through the Defra Capital Grant scheme, providing funding for a range of environmental improvements. Some capital items require support from a CSF advisor before you apply. Find out more about Defra funding in the sections below.
For further information on funding support, please see the leaflets below:
To find out if your farm is eligible and how to apply please contact the local CSF officer at: george.tinker@naturalengland.org.uk
Grants offered by Defra
Defra provides funding through the Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes, which support sustainable farming and environmental improvements.
The main funding offers available are SFI and Capital Grants.
Click below to read more about Defra funding and when schemes are available.
Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI)
SFI provides ongoing payments to support environmentally sustainable farming practices. These include:
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Soil health and nutrient management
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Integrated pest management
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Hedgerow management
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Water and land stewardship
SFI is flexible and open to most farmers in England. To find out when the scheme opens and how it could work for you click below.
Capital Grants
Capital Grants provide one-off funding for specific improvements that benefit the environment.
These grants support:
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Water quality improvements (e.g. yard infrastructure, drainage, roofing)
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Natural flood management
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Air quality improvements
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Boundaries, trees and habitat creation
Funding is available through the national Capital Grants offer, with limits typically applied to groups of items (for example around £25,000-£35,000 depending on the catagory)
Applications are competitive, and funding is not guarenteed. To find out when the scheme is available and more information click the link below.
Grants offered by Forestry Commission
The Forestry Commission offers funding and support to help farmers and land managers create, manage and protect trees and woodland. These grants are designed to deliver a range of benefits, including:
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Improving water quality and reducing runoff
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Supporting biodiversity and habitat creation
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Providing natural flood management
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Enhancing landscapes and carbon storage
The Forestry Commission also provide free advise and guidance to help you:
Explore tree planting opportunities
Design woodland schemes
Understand regulations and approvals
Apply for grants
You can apply directly to the Forestry Commision, or seek support from local partnerships and advisors. To explore further the grants and advise on offer, please click the link below.
To find out more please contact: SELwoodlandcreation@forestrycommission.gov.uk