Grant or payment · England
Capital Grant Scheme and farm water audits
Grants for farm infrastructure and land management that protect water sources, and free on-farm water audits.
- From
- South East Water
- How much
- Reported as up to £20,000 a year at 50% of costs (2025 reports). Not confirmed on South East Water's own page.
- Who can apply
- Farmers in priority catchments in Berkshire, Surrey, West Sussex, East Sussex and Kent.
Where it’s available
Land in parts of: Bracknell Forest, East Sussex, Hampshire, Kent, Surrey, West Sussex, Windsor and Maidenhead, Wokingham. The finder checks your exact land.
What you’ll need
- Land in a priority catchment (map)
How to apply
- Email [email protected]
Unclear: We could not open South East Water's scheme page to confirm 2026 terms.
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Checked against the official pages on 29 October 2026. Sources: 1, 2. Always read the official page before you apply.