Phase 2 of the FORTH2O Commissioning Fund is open and inviting applications until 4 July.

The £1m Commissioning Fund is a pivotal resource within the FORTH2O project, designed to spark investment and foster innovative collaborations across the region. By providing targeted financial support, the Fund enables partners and stakeholders to work together in new and creative ways, co-creating solutions that address pressing water challenges.

Phase 2 of the FORTH2O Commissioning Fund began on 26 May. Updated guidance will be published on the FORTH2O website, incorporating as much feedback from Phase 1 as they were able to. The closing deadline for applications in Phase 2 is 4 July, and there will be one further, final phase, closing on 5 September.

During Phase 2 they are inviting applications for Small Awards (£750–£10,000) and Large Awards (£10,001–£100,000).

Submission deadline 4 July 2025 at 5pm (BST).

Applications are open to FORTH2O Partners from academia, business, government, and the third sector. 

Please find more information on this on their website.

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