Funding for projects using nature to increase flood resilience

Today (22 September), the government announced £25 million to support projects that use nature to increase the nation’s flood resilience.

The funding will support natural flood management schemes in England that use techniques such as planting trees and creating wetlands to slow and store water to reduce the risk of flooding. Successful projects will be those that cover a large enough area to provide demonstrable flood risk benefits.

Expressions of interest opened today (22 September) and will close on 10 November. Projects will be delivered during 2024-27.

Please follow these links for guidance on submitting expressions of interest and for the programme prospectus. If you have any questions, please contact NFM_Programme@environment-agency.gov.uk

22nd September 2023