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Project to Improve School Food Procurement Practices
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS · GB
This DEFRA tender seeks a supplier to improve school food procurement practices, supporting the public sector goal of more locally produced or higher-environmental-standard food. Bidders with food-systems, public procurement, or school catering expertise are best placed to respond.
Form: Approved Finishing Unit (Enhanced) with grazing for cattle: application
Defra
This is a registration form for Approved Finishing Units (Enhanced) with grazing, a UK scheme enabling TB-restricted cattle to be finished on pasture in England. It is a compliance/regulatory registration tool for livestock farmers, not a traditional grant funding opportunity.
Delinked payments: replacing the Basic Payment Scheme
Defra
This is guidance documentation on Defra's delinked payments scheme, which replaces the Basic Payment Scheme for eligible agricultural businesses in England. It explains eligibility criteria, payment calculations, and how payments are affected by business changes.
Understand Environmental Impact Assessment requirements under the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement
Defra
This is guidance and assessment support for organizations to understand whether Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) environmental impact assessment requirements apply to their activities. It is not a traditional grant funding opportunity but rather a compliance/advisory resource from Defra to help stakeholders navigate BBNJ obligations.
Strengthening CO2 supply chain resilience: call for evidence
Defra
This is a call for evidence seeking data and views to inform UK government policy on strengthening the resilience and sustainability of food and medical grade CO2 supply chains. Organizations and stakeholders can submit evidence to shape future regulatory and infrastructure measures.
Form: Express interest in Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier
Defra
This is an expression-of-interest form for Defra's Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier (CSHT) scheme, which funds complex, targeted environmental management on farmland and other land. It is aimed at farmers, landowners and land managers who want to be considered for specific CSHT topics.
Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund
Defra
The Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund supports UK fishing businesses and coastal communities through targeted financial assistance. The fund aims to strengthen the fishing sector and promote sustainable economic growth in coastal regions.
Gamebird release, shooting and welfare during rearing in England: call for evidence
Defra
This is a call for evidence submission on the environmental, animal health, welfare, rural and social impacts of gamebird rearing, release and shooting in England. It invites stakeholders to contribute research, data, and expert input to inform policy development, rather than a traditional competitive grant application.
Applying for registration and accreditation as a reprocessor or exporter
Defra
This is a mandatory registration and optional accreditation programme for waste reprocessors and exporters under UK environmental regulations. It is for businesses and organisations involved in waste management and recycling operations.
Marine Recovery Fund: how to apply
Defra
This grant funds strategic compensatory measures for marine ecosystem recovery, specifically designed for offshore wind developers to offset environmental impacts. Eligible applicants are offshore wind project developers seeking to secure funding for marine conservation and restoration activities.