Guidance

Water Environment Grant (WEG) handbooks: guidance and forms

Funding for organisations and land managers to improve the water environment in rural England: how to apply and how the scheme works.

Published 20 March 2018
From:
Environment Agency, Natural England, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, and Rural Payments Agency
Applies to:
England

Documents

Guide for applicants: Water Environment Grant

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Application form (WEG 001)

PDF, 2.55MB, 19 pages

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Appendix A: using geographic databases

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Guide for agreement holders: Water Environment Grant

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Details

The Water Environment Grant (WEG) scheme is part of the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE).

The scheme is open until 5pm on 11 May 2018.

WEG is competitive - only the strongest applications will get a grant.

Use the ‘Guide for applicants’ to complete the application form and make a strong application. The guide explains:

  • the scheme’s objectives
  • the qualifying criteria
  • how the scheme works
  • how to apply

Use ‘Annex A: using geographic databases’ to help you find out more on water bodies and designated sites in your project’s area.

Use the ‘Guide for agreement holders’ to understand what you’ll need to do if you get a grant - when you become an ‘agreement holder’. This guide explains when you can start work and how to make a claim.

Published 20 March 2018

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