ADOPT Facilitator Support Grant: Round 11
UK Research and Innovation's ADOPT Facilitator Support Grant: Round 11 funds expert support to help English agricultural and forestry businesses prepare innovative science-focused grant proposals.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: August 30, 2026 | September 30, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to £2,500 per award; total programme fund is £100,000.
Summary: Supports farming, growing, or forestry businesses in England to engage an external Project Facilitator for developing a Full ADOPT Grant application.
Key Information: Applicants must work with a registered external Project Facilitator and can only receive two Facilitator Support Grants in total.
Description
This grant provides targeted financial assistance for farming, growing, or forestry businesses based in England to hire an external Project Facilitator. The Facilitator will support the applicant in preparing a competitive Full ADOPT Grant application, aiming to enhance the quality of submissions and promote innovation within the agricultural and forestry sectors. The programme is part of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Farming Innovation Programme, delivered in partnership with Innovate UK.
