If you do not have management control over all or part of the land included in the application for the full length of the potential agreement, you also need to complete a land ownership and control form.
How to complete this form
To complete this form open it in a PDF reader, such as Acrobat Reader, then download and save the form to your computer.
Online applications
You can use the Rural Payments service to apply for CS Capital Grants. You do not need to complete the application form and annex if you use the online service.
Published 1 February 2016 Last updated 13 March 2023 +show all updates
We have removed the budget limits on the value of capital items that be included in each of the 4 groups (boundaries, trees and orchards, water quality, air quality and natural flood management).
Form updated for applications opening from 5 January 2022.
Form updated
Link to new Captial Grant application form added. This page is just for CS Capital Grants now. Woodland annexes removed. Separate Woodland application pages have been created. CSFO information included.
How to complete your Capital Grant application form Guidance re-uploaded as previous version wasn't accessible.
Form replaced as it has been updated to be made accessible.
How to apply guide updated to for agreements with a start date after 1 January 2021.
Form and annexes updated, logos, data protection statement and year formulas reviewed on spreadsheets.
Annex 2 updated
Added Annex 1
Annex1 added to page
Countryside Stewardship opened for applications on 18 February for 2020 agreements
Updated application form, annex 2 woodland creation and how to complete form guide. Removed annex 1 as hedgerows and boundaries grant is closed for applications.
Annex 4 amended.
Annex 3 amended.
Updated application form, annex 4 woodland tree health and how to complete form guide.
