IDB Winter Resilience Fund
- Funding
- £10,000 – £600,000
- Deadline
- 11 December 2026
- Location
- England
- Applications
- Deadline: 11 December 2026
Overview
The IDB Winter Resilience Fund pays for one-off maintenance, repair, and improvement of flood and water management assets. It supports flood resilience for farms and rural communities across England. Internal Drainage Boards (IDBs) in England can apply for between £10,000 and £600,000. Projects must be completed by 31 March 2027. The deadline to apply is 11 December 2026.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Applicant must be an Internal Drainage Board (IDB) in England
- Projects must be completed by 31 March 2027
- Funding is for one-off maintenance, repair, or improvement of flood and water management assets only
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Start freeWho is this for?
This fund is only for Internal Drainage Boards (IDBs) in England. It is not open to individual farmers, charities, local councils, or other organisations. If your IDB manages flood and water assets in a rural catchment, this fund may be relevant to you.
Regions
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Full details from Environment Agency
The Internal Drainage Board (IDB) Winter Resilience Fund will support greater flood resilience for farms and rural communities across England. It will do this by funding the one-off maintenance, repair and improvement of vital flood and water management assets. It aims to: - reduce flood damage to agricultural land, protecting crops and livestock - support IDBs to deliver flood resilience measures in their catchments - support agricultural productivity and adaptation to climate change The fund is a competitive grant scheme open to all IDBs in England. Projects must complete by 31st March 2027.
How to apply
This is a competitive grant scheme open to all IDBs in England. Contact the Environment Agency or check their official grant guidance for application details and the submission portal.
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