Higher Tier grants 2023: Countryside Stewardship
Apply for a Higher Tier grant for multi-agreements and one-off grants to protect, restore or enhance the environment.
Applies to England
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The Countryside Stewardship (CS) Higher Tier 2023 manual consists of:
- applicant’s guidance
- agreement holder’s guidance
- terms and conditions
Use the guidance to apply for CS Higher Tier from 7 February 2023.
Read the applicant’s guide to find out if you’re eligible for a grant and how to apply.
Read the agreement holder’s guide to find out how to manage your agreement and make a claim for payment.
Higher Tier is for land that requires complex management tailored to an individual site. The main priorities are to protect and enhance the natural environment, to:
- increase biodiversity
- improve habitats, water quality and air quality
- manage woodland areas
- improve natural flood management
The scheme is competitive with funding awarded to those who will make the biggest environmental improvements in their local area and demonstrate the best value for money.
Contact Rural Payments Agency (RPA)
Email: ruralpayments@defra.gov.uk
Rural Payments Agency (CS)
PO Box 324
Worksop
S95 1DF