Water quality schemes and funding

28 August 2024

Environment and climate

There are several grant funding opportunities around water quality. See some of the government schemes on offer.  

Environmental Land Management schemes

Get an overview of ELMs including brief information on SFI, Countryside Stewardship, Landscape Recovery and Capital Grants.

Farming Investment Fund schemes

Competitive productivity grants are split into small grants (Farming Equipment and Technology Fund) and large grants. The grants can provide funding for water and irrigation management plans to help improve water quality.


Slurry Infrastructure Grants

The Slurry Infrastructure grant helps dairy, beef, pig farmers in England invest in future-proofed slurry infrastructure and nutrient management systems with an aim to help reducing water and air pollution risk from slurry.


The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund

This NFU guide to the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2024 offer focuses on the key deadlines, eligibility information and how to apply. 

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