Grant or payment · England
Farming Recovery Fund (flood recovery)
Grants for uninsurable flood damage to farmland, opened only after major floods.
- From
- Defra / RPA
- How much
- Past rounds £500 to £25,000.
- Who can apply
- Farmers in areas named after a specific flood event.
Only for land in a flood zone. The finder checks this for your farm.
How to apply
- Closed - only opened after named flood events
No current round found on GOV.UK as of 29 October 2026; most recent was for Storm Henk (2024). Older handbooks withdrawn.
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Checked against the official pages on 29 October 2026. Sources: 1, 2. Always read the official page before you apply.