Grant or payment · England
Farmer Training Grant 2026
Pays half the cost of a course, event or workshop linked to raw water protection or soil health.
- From
- Anglian Water
- How much
- 50% of the cost, up to £600.
- Who can apply
- Farmers and land managers in the Anglian Water region.
Where it’s available
Land in parts of: Bedford, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Central Bedfordshire, Essex, Hartlepool, Lincolnshire, Milton Keynes, Norfolk, North East Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire, North Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Peterborough, Rutland, Suffolk, West Northamptonshire. The finder checks your exact land.
What you’ll need
- Course must relate to water protection or soil health
How to apply
- Fill in the online form on the supporting farmers page
- Or ask your local Catchment Advisor
No closing date published.
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Checked against the official pages on 29 October 2026. Sources: 1. Always read the official page before you apply.