£50 million investment to help protect Somerset's farms and homes from flooding Grant

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Summary

A UK environmental agency is awarding £50 million to a regional council to strengthen flood resilience and protect farms and homes from flooding. This is a committed investment to bolster infrastructure and defences against flood risk in the Somerset region.

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About this grant

This £50 million government investment, awarded to Somerset Council, is designed to help Somerset's homes, farms and businesses better withstand the growing threat of flooding. The funding follows an exceptionally wet winter in which Somerset experienced its second wettest January on record, prompting the Council to declare a major incident in February 2026. Despite the severity of the crisis, existing defences and Environment Agency operations protected 2,860 properties from flooding. …

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does this grant offer?: £50 million investment to help protect Somerset's farms and homes from flooding offers $62.5M.
When is the £50 million investment to help protect Somerset's farms and homes from flooding deadline?: This is a rolling call with no fixed deadline, so applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Who can apply for £50 million investment to help protect Somerset's farms and homes from flooding?: Eligibility covers organisations in GB; local-authority. The full eligibility conditions are part of the Pro detail.