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Environment Agency

Lowland Peat Water Implementation Grant

Infrastructure and water controls to raise water tables in lowland peat soils.

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This grant funds infrastructure and water control measures that enable the safe and sustainable raising of water tables in lowland peat soils. Projects must support more sustainable land management at higher water tables and include long-term maintenance plans.

It is for eligible charities and not-for-profit organisations, public bodies, land managers, and businesses or commercial enterprises. A …

In scope: projects delivering an implementation plan for an area of lowland peat soils that has been drained and has water tables lower than optimum for reducing carbon emissions; infrastructure and other control measures that enable safe and sustainable raising of water tables; sustainable land management activities at higher water tables. Out of scope: proposed activity that is legally required, or is receiving or will receive funding from other sources that would be considered duplicate funding.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.19 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.£36M

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Last verified: 27 Aug 2026Funder reference: lowland-peat-water-implementation-grant-1Source: www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk