How to apply
We anticipate our 5th year to be our most heavily subscribed and competitive yet, meaning we must ensure maximum impact and benefit from the available funding. This means that we will be looking to prioritise first time applicants to the FIPL programme, especially those who are not currently receiving any other DEFRA funding. We will also be assessing future applications on the extent to which the project demonstrates a strong contribution towards the aims of the Dartmoor National Park Partnership Plan and that go ‘above and beyond’ in terms of value for money and legacy. It is also worth noting that at present we are working at a reduced capacity, and we are therefore not currently open to new enquires to the programme. However, you are welcome to start the bid development process by completing all of the sections in our Expression of Interest Form below. |
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Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Demonstrate how your project delivers against at least one of the FiPL Programme outcomes: Climate, Nature, People and Place
- Be within the Dartmoor National Park boundary
- Show how your project connects to the priorities of Dartmoor National Parks Partnership Plan
- Provide the details of any partners that you have chosen to work with
- Ensure that your project is not eligible for funding through an alternative Defra scheme
- Complete your project by March 2026
The FiPL Programme can provide funding for activities that are not covered by other DEFRA grant schemes. This provides an opportunity for us to support bespoke and creative projects.
The programme offers small grants of between £2,000 - £10,000, and then larger grants from £10,000 to £250,000.
Applications for less than £10,000 will be decided upon internally by the FiPL project officers, with a minimum grant award of £2,000.
Applications for over £10,000 (to a maximum of £250,000 in exceptional circumstances) will be considered by a Local Assessment Panel (LAP).
The panel is made up of 8 to 12 members, including several representatives from the farming and land-owning community. Defra requested representatives from Dartmoor National Park Authority, Natural England, the Rural Payments Agency, and other local specialists.
Local Assessment Panel: Terms of Reference
Guidance
Please do not submit an application without speaking to a member of the team. If you have a project idea or have any questions, please email fipl@dartmoor.gov.uk.
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Decisions are made in the context of wider programme management, including reference to the Farming in Protected Landscapes National Framework, in addition to the Dartmoor National Park and Defra policy that may not be specifically recorded in the meeting notes or project descriptions, but provide important background to decision making and management of grant awards. If in doubt, please contact the Dartmoor FiPL Team for an explanation.
Contact us
If you want to discuss your application or have any questions, please contact the Farming in Protected Landscapes team by email at fipl@dartmoor.gov.uk, or call 01626 832093 and ask to speak with a member of the team.