Emergency drought grants of £2,000 are now available to support farming households in Worcestershire.
The funding is part of a wider £2 million scheme from the Farmers Charity RABI, aimed at helping those affected by prolonged dry conditions.
Alicia Chivers, chief executive of RABI, said: “The impact of prolonged dry conditions has placed additional financial pressure on many farming households, with the effects continuing to be felt across the sector.
“RABI’s £2 million Emergency Drought Grant is about providing practical support directly to farming people when they need it.
“As we continue the regional rollout of the grant, we remain committed to helping farming households with essential living costs and supporting the farming community through periods of financial pressure.”
RABI Chief Executive Alicia Chivers (Image: RABI)
Applications for the Midlands phase of the scheme will open at 12pm on Monday, October 5, and are scheduled to close at 3pm on Friday, October 9.
However, applications may close earlier if all funding is allocated before the deadline.
Eligible farm owners and tenant farmers whose primary business is in a designated drought area can apply for a one-off grant of £2,000 to help cover personal and household living costs.
The funding cannot be used for business or farm-related expenses.
The Midlands is the final region to be included in the five-phase programme, with up to £400,000 available for eligible applicants in the area.
Previous phases covering the South West, Wales, and South East have now closed, while the East of England phase remains open.
RABI introduced the grants in response to financial pressures caused by low spring rainfall and sustained dry weather throughout the summer.
Spring 2026 was the warmest on record for both England and Wales, with England receiving just 65 per cent of its average rainfall.
More information is available at rabi.org.uk/drought-support.
