Flood Resilience Grants

Q: How much funding can I receive for flood resilience measures?

The amount available depends on the individual funding scheme. Government-backed Property Flood Resilience schemes activated after previous flood events have commonly offered up to £5,000 per eligible property, while locally funded schemes may offer different amounts. Your local authority can confirm the funding currently available in your area.

Q: How do I know if I am eligible for a flood resilience grant?

Eligibility depends on the scheme, location and circumstances. Some grants are made available following specific recognised flood events, while other local programmes use their own eligibility criteria. Contact your local council or the organisation managing the scheme to confirm whether your property qualifies before arranging any work.

Q: What can a flood resilience grant be used for?

Eligible measures vary between schemes and are usually based on recommendations from a flood risk or Property Flood Resilience survey. These may include flood doors, barriers, anti-flood airbricks, drainage protection and other measures designed to help resist water ingress or reduce the damage flooding can cause.

Property Flood Resilience (PFR) grants can help eligible homeowners and businesses fund measures designed to reduce the impact of future flooding. Government-backed schemes may be made available following significant flood events, while some local authorities also offer their own funding programmes. Availability, eligibility and grant values vary, so the first step is to check what support is currently available in your area.

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Funding Flood Resilience

Property Flood Resilience grants are designed to help make properties better prepared for future flooding. Depending on the scheme, funding may contribute towards a flood risk survey and recommended measures such as flood doors, barriers, anti-flood airbricks, non-return valves and other measures that help resist floodwater or reduce damage if flooding occurs.

Previous government-backed schemes have offered eligible property owners up to £5,000 towards PFR measures, although the amount available and what can be funded will depend on the individual scheme.

Who May Be Eligible?

Eligibility depends on the funding scheme and the circumstances of the flood event. Government-backed PFR grants are generally made available in specific areas following significant flooding, with local authorities responsible for confirming which properties qualify.

Some local councils also operate their own flood resilience funding programmes with different eligibility criteria. Depending on the scheme, funding may be available to homeowners, landlords or businesses. Your local authority can confirm whether funding is currently available and what requirements apply.

Applying For A Flood Resilience Grant

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1. Check Funding Availability

Contact your local council to find out whether a Property Flood Resilience grant or other local funding scheme is currently available and whether your property may be eligible.

2. Arrange The Required Survey

Many schemes require a flood risk or Property Flood Resilience survey to identify how water may enter the property and recommend suitable measures. Some funding schemes require this to be completed by an independent, appropriately qualified surveyor, so check the requirements before arranging any work.

3. Obtain A Quotation

Once the recommended measures have been identified, M3 Floodtec can provide a detailed quotation for suitable flood resilience products and installation. This can then be included as part of your grant application where required.

4. Apply For Approval

Submit the required survey, quotation and supporting information to the organisation managing the scheme. Work should not normally begin until funding and the proposed measures have been approved.

5. Installation & Payment

Once approved, the agreed flood resilience measures can be manufactured and installed. Payment arrangements vary between schemes: some funding is paid directly, while others require the property owner to pay first and claim reimbursement after the approved work has been completed.

Important To Know

Flood resilience grant schemes are not available everywhere or at all times. Government-backed funding is usually linked to specific flood events, while locally funded schemes may operate under different criteria.

Funding can be limited and applications may need to be submitted within a set timeframe. The grant may also only cover approved measures recommended through the assessment process. If the total cost exceeds the amount awarded, the property owner will usually be responsible for funding the difference.

Help With Your Grant

If you have been offered Property Flood Resilience funding, M3 Floodtec can help you understand the recommended measures, provide a detailed quotation and deliver suitable flood resilience products and installation.

Eligibility and funding decisions remain with the organisation managing the grant, but our team can provide the product information and supporting details needed to help you through the process.

Useful Flood Resilience Resources

BeFloodReady provides practical information and guidance on Property Flood Resilience (PFR), including preparing for flooding, improving property resilience and finding local support.

The National Flood Forum provides independent information and support for people and communities affected by, or at risk of, flooding, including guidance on Property Flood Resilience.

The Government Flood Information Service can be used to check current flood warnings and alerts, river, sea, groundwater and rainfall levels, and the flood forecast for the next five days in England.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Property Flood Resilience grant?

A Property Flood Resilience (PFR) grant provides financial support towards measures designed to help reduce the impact of future flooding on a property. Depending on the scheme, funding may contribute towards surveys, flood resistance products and resilience improvements. Grant availability, values and eligible measures vary between schemes.