Landowners/managers and farmers in the Chess Valley may be eligible to apply for a grant to help with environmental projects to improve the River Chess Catchment! Read on to see if you are eligible.

Need funding support to deliver an environmentally focused project?

Are you a landowner or manager or farmer in the Chess Valley? Did you know as part of the Chess Smarter Water Catchment you could apply for a grant? From environmental surveys to funding support for project development from consultancy, all the way through to capital items, we would like to hear from you!

Capital items can be natural landscape features, such as trees, hedgerows and ponds, invasive species management or built features, such as fencing, water saving infrastructure, buildings, machinery and equipment.

All projects Must be complete and claimed for by February 2030!

Timeline:

Open: w/c 12^th October 2026

Close: 31^st December 2026

Panel review: w/c 18^th January 2027

Award: w/c 25^th January 2027

Multi year projects will be considered.

Below are the downloads for the guidance document outlining the funding available and requirements, the application form and the project cost spreadsheet. For more questions or more information contact stephhorn@chilterns.org.uk