Guidance: Water Environment Grant (WEG) handbooks: guidance and forms

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

The scheme closed at 5pm on 11 May 2018. The WEG team will not consider late applications.

Successful applicants

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
• how to get paid
• about inspections
• the penalties you’ll incur if you breach your agreement terms

The WEG claim form will be available shortly.

Use the ‘Terms and conditions for agreement holders’ to understand the terms of your agreement.

Use the ‘Guide for applicants’ to understand the scheme rules.

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