Grant
GrantAny stageRural Payments Agency

Water Management Grant

A Rural Payments Agency grant for irrigation efficiency and on-farm water storage in England.

Quick answer

The Water Management Grant, part of the Farming Investment Fund, helps eligible English farm businesses invest in irrigation efficiency and on-farm reservoirs to improve resilience and resource use. It is delivered by the Rural Payments Agency as a competitive grant.

Funding amount

Grants typically £35k–£500k

Region

England

Stage

Any stage

Provider

Rural Payments Agency

Eligibility

English farm businesses investing in qualifying irrigation or reservoir infrastructure.

Industries

Regions

Editorial status: Standard Listing— accurate programme summary; not fully advisor-reviewed.

Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/farming-investment-fund

Last data check: 6/14/2026

Conservative note: Rounds open periodically, scoring criteria are competitive, and rates may change — refer to current RPA guidance.

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