Flood & Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) Funding
Flood and coastal erosion risk management (FCERM) strategic funding is part of a significant public investment in England to reduce the risks and impacts of flooding and coastal erosion. It supports a range of projects, from building and maintaining flood defences to developing strategies and studies to better manage flood and coastal risks.
The funding comes from a variety of sources. The majority comes from central government, which contributed around 90% of the funding in the financial year to 2022. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) allocates most of this funding to the Environment Agency (EA) as grant-in-aid. The EA can then spend it directly, or distribute it to local authorities and internal drainage boards for specific projects.
The rest of the funding comes from local levies on local authorities, administered by Regional Flood and Coastal Committees (RFCCs), from partnerships with local businesses and organisations, and from capital raised by internal drainage boards.
Pagabo advise local authorities bidding for FCERM funding. We also advise on other government funding schemes.
How does Pagabo help with FCERM funding?
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FCERM fund bid writing
Our supply chain are experts in FCERM funding. Alongside them, we help you develop a robust business case for your bid, to give you the best chance of success.
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Funding and project consultancy
To successfully bid for FCERM funding, you need to prepare an in-depth business case to demonstrate the long-term viability and strategic value of your project. Alongside our framework partners, we can assess your plans and develop a plan that gives you the best chance of success. And our support doesn’t end with a successful bid. We’ll support you through the works too, to make sure you get the most from your funding.
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Eligible FCERM projects
FCERM funding is not limited to physical building projects. It can be used for all elements of flood and coastal erosion risk management strategy projects including:
– Schemes to reduce flood or coastal erosion risk
– Studies to investigate options for a scheme
– Studies leading to a strategy or management plan
– Studies to investigate the environmental impact of works
– Work to prepare a flood or coastal erosion risk management strategy
Why choose procurement through Pagabo?
Expertise
Our supply chain are experts in FCERM funding and we’ve been helping authorities access the funding they need for years. Our highly-qualified team includes expert economists and boasts a range of qualifications, including MCIPS, MRICS and NEC accreditations. We also provide access to a wide range of suppliers through our frameworks, all of which offer flexible procurement routes. Pagabo can help you get the best funding opportunity for your project.
Compliance
Pagabo is both UK and PGR compliant, and our frameworks are all EU and UK compliant. We can help you stay compliant through the funding and project process.
Experience
We’ve been helping local authorities procure more efficiently for years. And, nine out of ten of our users recommend us. We can support you to get FCERM funding quickly and efficiently.
Funding your project with Pagabo
Key information for FCERM funding
FCERM funding is open for bids at any time. There’s no need to wait for new rounds to be announced.
You can find more on the government FCERM page.
