If you are considering Countryside Stewardship, Higher Tier agreements, government grants or emerging collaborative funding, our experienced rural team can provide clear, strategic advice.
Please contact us to discuss your objectives and explore suitable funding opportunities.
We provide specialist advice on rural grants, agri-environment schemes and wider funding opportunities, supporting landowners, farmers and rural businesses in navigating an increasingly complex funding landscape.
With extensive experience of past and current grant schemes, we bring informed, practical insight to every instruction, ensuring grants are not considered in isolation but as part of a long-term strategic plan for your holding or estate.
Rural Grants FAQs
What rural grants do you advise on?
We advise on a wide range of rural grants, including Countryside Stewardship (revenue and capital), Higher Tier Stewardship, and other government and public body funding schemes, as well as emerging private and collaborative funding opportunities.
Can grants be combined with commercial farming?
Yes. A key part of our role is ensuring that grant agreements are compatible with farming operations, diversification plans and wider estate objectives. Grants should support, not hinder, long-term business viability.
Do you help with grant applications?
Yes. We provide full support, from initial suitability advice through to application preparation, submission and scheme management, ensuring compliance with scheme requirements.
What are Cluster Groups?
Cluster Groups involve neighbouring landowners working collaboratively to deliver environmental benefits at a landscape scale. These schemes often unlock additional or commercial funding but require cooperation, planning and shared objectives.
Are private and commercial funding schemes reliable?
When structured correctly, commercially supported funding can complement public grant schemes. We provide balanced advice on risks, obligations and long-term implications before any commitment is made.
How do past grant schemes affect current applications?
Existing or historic grant agreements can influence eligibility and scheme design. Our knowledge of previous stewardship schemes ensures current strategies account for past commitments.
When should I seek advice?
Early advice is strongly recommended. Strategic planning allows funding opportunities to be aligned with land use, succession planning and long-term management objectives.
We advise on all aspects of Countryside Stewardship, including both revenue and capital grant applications.
Our services include:
Scheme suitability and eligibility advice
Whole-farm or whole-estate assessments
Application preparation and submission
Integration with existing farming operations
Compliance and ongoing scheme management
Countryside Stewardship can play a vital role in supporting environmental improvements while maintaining the financial viability of rural enterprises.
We offer specialist expertise in Higher Tier Stewardship, supporting landowners with more environmentally sensitive land, designated sites or complex management requirements.
Higher Tier schemes often involve:
Long-term management commitments
Bespoke agreements
Integration with conservation and heritage objectives
Our experience ensures proposals are robust, achievable and aligned with wider land management goals.
In addition to Countryside Stewardship, we advise on a range of grants and funding opportunities offered by government departments and other public bodies, including schemes that support:
Environmental land management
Woodland creation and management
Water quality and flood mitigation
Biodiversity and habitat enhancement
Farm and estate resilience
We monitor evolving funding opportunities and help clients identify grants that complement their existing enterprises.
Bourton-on-the-Water
Burford
The rural funding environment continues to evolve, with an emerging world of commercially supported and private funding, often driven by environmental, carbon and natural capital objectives.
This includes:
Collaborative funding models, such as Cluster Groups
Landscape-scale environmental projects
Private and corporate funding aligned with public goods delivery
These schemes frequently require collaboration between neighbouring landowners, careful coordination and a clear strategic vision.
We provide guidance on:
Assessing suitability for collaborative schemes
Structuring agreements and participation
Aligning commercial funding with existing grant agreements
Chipping Norton
Stow-on-the-Wold
Fine Art
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