Natural Flood Management Grant Scheme

The Calderdale NFM Grant Scheme funds natural flood management measures for farmers and landowners.

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About the Scheme

Calderdale Council manages the NFM Grant Scheme, with funding and support from the Environment Agency. Developed alongside local partners, this unique local initiative helps build Calderdale’s resilience to flooding.

To date, the scheme has funded 75 natural flood management projects, including:

  • Attenuation basins - dry ponds that fill when it rains temporarily holding back water.
  • Leaky dams - natural materials that are placed in streams or gullies to slow the flow of water.
  • Tree planting – trees help to slow down water flowing overland and increase the amount of water soaking into the ground.
  • Hedgerows across slopes - like trees, hedgerows slow down water that is flowing across the land.

Calderdale Council’s NFM Team is here to help you every step of the way. We offer:

  • Full assistance with your grant application.

  • Funding to hire an external contractor to manage your project.

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Applying for funding

The NFM grant scheme is currently closed for applications.

Learn how Calderdale Council collects, uses, and protects personal data related to Natural Flood Management (NFM) grant applications. This link provides information about data sharing, legal basis, retention, and your rights under UK GDPR. For complete details, please refer to the Privacy Notice.

Visit the Natural Flood Management Technical Guidance page to find out which activities are eligible for funding under the NFM grant scheme, along with the technical standards recipients must deliver and maintain to qualify for payment.

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Real impact from the scheme

See how the Calderdale NFM Grant Scheme is making a difference. Read real stories from local landowners who received funding, transformed their land, and protected their communities.

Discover firsthand:

  • The projects.

  • The benefits.

  • The process.

See a real-life examples

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Previous rounds of funding

Since 2018, the NFM Grant Scheme has completed six successful funding rounds. We have invested over £1.15 million into 75 local projects across Calderdale.

Together, these projects have delivered:

  • 16,600 trees planted.
  • 522 leaky dams built.
  • 10,000+ metres of hedging planted.
  • 21,852 cubic meters rainwater temporarily stored in attenuation basins.

If you are interested in implementing natural flood management on your land, contact [email protected].

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