Facilitation Fund 2024: Countryside Stewardship
What individuals or organisations need to know and do before they apply to become a facilitator, and how to manage the Grant Funding Agreement (GFA).
Applies to England
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The Facilitation Fund is part of Countryside Stewardship (CS). The fund supports individuals who act as facilitators to bring together groups of farmers, foresters and other land managers to improve environmental outcomes in their local area.
Read the applicants guide to find out if you’re eligible to become a facilitator and how to apply.
Agreements start on 1 June 2024 for successful applicants.
Read the project plans of the successful applicants for the Facilitation Fund 2023.
Information for existing agreements holders
Existing agreements that started on 1 June 2023 and end in December 2026
Agreement holders should follow the Agreement holder’s guide and the terms and conditions of the Facilitation Fund 2023 to manage their agreement.
Existing agreements that started on 1 June 2022 and end in December 2025
Agreement holders should follow the terms and conditions of the Facilitation Fund 2022 to manage their agreement.
Existing agreements that started from 1 January 2019 and end in December 2022
Agreement holders should follow the terms and conditions of the Facilitation Fund 2019 to manage their agreement.
Facilitation Fund forms
Forms you need to apply for, or manage your Facilitation Fund agreement.
Contact details
Contact RPA
You can contact RPA by email, phone or post.
Email: ruralpayments@defra.gov.uk
Phone: 03000 200 301 (Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm, except bank holidays)
Rural Payments Agency (CS)
PO Box 324
Worksop
S95 1DF
Please quote your single business identifier (SBI) and agreement number in all enquiries.
Contact Natural England
You can contact Natural England by email, phone or post.
Email: enquiries@naturalengland.org.uk
Phone: 0300 060 3900
Natural England
County Hall
Spetchley Road
Worcester
WR5 2NP
Contact other organisations
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Last updated 11 January 2024 + show all updates
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Updated information regarding associated costs, section 6.4.11 and section 6.4.6.
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