Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs), delivered with Innovate UK

Healthy Soils and Water for a Sustainable Environment

Amount variesCloses 28 Jan 2027 (77 days)UK-wideCovers 70% of costs

Collaborative R&D grants for projects developing soil, water and environmental management solutions that benefit farmers, growers and foresters in England. Suits UK-registered businesses and partners with total project costs of £1 million to £5 million.

What it pays for

  • Innovation and R&D

Conditions to know about

Lead must be a UK registered business of any size; academic institutions cannot lead or work alone. Total project costs £1m–£5m, up to 36 months, starting by 1 August 2027. Grant intensity: up to 70% for micro/small, 60% medium, 50% large. Projects must benefit farmers in England; at least 50% of farmer grant requests must come from England-based farmers. Total project costs must be between £1 million and £5 million.

How to apply

Applications go through the funder. Read their page for the full rules and the form.

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Check if you can apply

Is each of these true for your business?

The business is based in the UK
The funder’s wording
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £28 million
You are a company or partnership, a sole trader, a social enterprise, a charity, a public sector body or a university
The funder’s wording
To lead a collaborative project your organisation must be a UK registered business of any size.

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Source: Innovate UK competitions. Last checked 11 Nov 2026. Read from the funder’s page by AI, with each key fact checked against the page text.

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Listed under Innovation and R&D, England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland

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