Grant or payment · England
Natural Flood Management construction grant (Herefordshire)
Grants for farmers to slow water off the land, such as over-winter cover, in-field and in-channel water retention (leaky dams, basins), fencing, trackways and tree planting.
- From
- Herefordshire Council, with Environment Agency funding
- How much
- Fixed unit costs and maximum grant rates set in the grant guide; no per-farm cap published.
- Who can apply
- Landowners, farmers, or tenants and agents acting for them, with land in one of seven priority sub-catchments: Bodenham Brooks, Brimfield Brook, Cheaton/Cogwell/Ridgemoor Brooks, Dulas Brook, Pentaloe Brook, Tedstone Brook, and the Red, Norton and Twyford Brooks.
Where it’s available
Land in parts of: Herefordshire, County of. The finder checks your exact land.
What you’ll need
- Map of the land and planned measures
- Application form from the council page
- Any consents needed (ask for the consenting flowchart)
How to apply
- Read the grant scheme guide
- Download and complete the application form
- Email [email protected] or call 01432 260739 with questions
Competitive, so not everyone gets a grant. The council's page gives the deadline only as 'March 2027' (checked 30 October 2026), so apply well before the end of February to be safe.
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Checked against the official pages on 29 October 2026. Sources: 1. Always read the official page before you apply.