The ADOPT facilitator support grant: round 10 helps England's agricultural businesses work with experts to develop strong, research-focused ADOPT Grant applications through UK Research and Innovation support.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (ADOPT Facilitator Support Grant: Round 10, projected)
Funding Amounts: £2,500 per successful applicant; total fund up to £100,000 (anticipated for this round)
Summary: Supports farming, growing, or forestry businesses in England to engage a registered external facilitator for developing a Full ADOPT Grant application.
Key Information: Forecasted cycle; eligibility and process may update—check program page before applying.
This grant enables farming, growing, or forestry businesses in England to access funding to engage an external, registered Project Facilitator. The facilitator provides targeted support in preparing and developing a comprehensive Full ADOPT Grant application. The scheme aims to improve the quality and accessibility of ADOPT applications, fostering innovation and knowledge-sharing in the agricultural sector. The grant is part of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Farming Innovation Programme, delivered in partnership with Innovate UK.