Grant or payment · England
Branch Out Fund
Grants for projects that improve the natural environment and climate resilience with benefits for water, wildlife and communities.
- From
- Northumbrian Water / Essex & Suffolk Water
- How much
- £1 to £10,000.
- Who can apply
- Groups, businesses, land managers and individuals in the companies' areas.
- Closes
- 30 September 2026
Where it’s available
Land in parts of: Barking and Dagenham, County Durham, Darlington, Essex, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Havering, Middlesbrough, Newcastle upon Tyne, Norfolk, North Tyneside, North Yorkshire, Northumberland, Redbridge, Redcar and Cleveland, South Tyneside, Southend-on-Sea, Stockton-on-Tees, Suffolk, Sunderland, Thurrock. The finder checks your exact land.
What you’ll need
- Must meet at least two fund priorities
- Measurable environmental benefit
How to apply
- Watch the Branch Out Funds page for the next round
2026 Essex & Suffolk round closed 30 September 2026 (per a funding listing).
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Checked against the official pages on 29 October 2026. Sources: 1, 2. Always read the official page before you apply.