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Funding Available for the Restoration of Peatland (England)

Environmental groups, local authorities, charities, public bodies, individual landowners, and organisations can apply for funding to restore degraded peatlands in England.

The Nature for Climate Peatland Grant Scheme (NCPGS) Restoration Grants aims to restore the whole hydrological unit of a peatland and reduce emissions from peat, with a goal of restoring 35,000 hectares of degraded peat by March 2025. Restoration Grant applicants can normally apply for up to 75% of the total project costs, and exceptional cases can apply for up to 85% of the cost. Applications from partnerships or substantial land holdings are encouraged.

The closing date for applications is the 26th May 2023.

2nd May 2023