Thames Water Catchment Fund: Year-Round Grants To Boost Sustainable Farming

With applications for the Sustainable Farming Incentive and capital grants currently closed, many farmers are looking for alternative sources of financial support to continue marking improvements. The Thames Water Catchment Fund offers an opportunity to help bridge that gap.

The Fund aims to support farmers in reducing agricultural herbicide pollution at its source, protecting local water quality in a sustainable way by funding on-farm improvements, equipment upgrades and best-practice initiatives.

Application details:

• The fund is open all year round with applications reviewed twice a year in May and November. The next review date is 30^th
• Each Single Business Identifier (SBI) can submit one application per year, with a maximum of £15,000 in funding.
• The application form is available by emailing projects@thameswater.co.uk
• Applicants must be located within a Thames Water priority area as shown on the map below.

What can be funded?

The fund offers support across four categories, including crop and land management, farmyard infrastructure, education, and technical innovations.

The full handbook, including all options and the application process, is available here: https://www.thameswater.co.uk/media-library/q4afy3rr/catchment-fund-handbook-herbicides.pdf

If you are considering an application, Ceres Rural consultants are available to provide support. Contact us for further information.