Rainwater harvesting grant FETF 2026 — eligibility guide
The rainwater harvesting grant FETF22 covers 50% of the cost of a qualifying system for crop irrigation, up to £3,517 per installation. It applies to farmers and growers in England. Circular galvanised steel tanks with a liner and cover are among the eligible storage types.
About the Grant
What is FETF22?
FETF22 is one of the productivity items listed under the government’s Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2026. It covers 50% of the cost of a qualifying rainwater harvesting system for crop irrigation, up to a maximum grant of £3,517. The scheme is available to farmers and growers in England only, and applications are scored — FETF22 has a score of 63 out of 100.
The expected average cost used by the RPA is £7,034. If the system costs more than this, the grant is capped at 50% of that figure. If it costs less, the grant covers 50% of the actual cost paid. The FETF 2026 rainwater harvesting grant is one of several productivity items available under the wider FETF scheme.
Grant Eligibility Checklist
To qualify under FETF22, the installation must meet all of the following criteria as set out in the official specification.
The system must be used for crop irrigation — not general water storage.
The minimum is 50,000 litres. See the size guide below for configurations that meet this.
This must be included as part of the installation. It is not sufficient to have the tank alone.
This must be included as part of the installation. It is not sufficient to have the tank alone.
The specification explicitly lists circular galvanised steel with a liner and cover as an eligible tank type. Evenproducts MagiZinc® corrugated steel tanks fall within this category.
The claim can only be submitted once the system is fully installed and operational. This is worth flagging to customers early — they will need to allow time for delivery and installation before they can apply.
The RPA requires that the system is fully installed and operational at the time the claim is submitted. Customers should factor in lead times and installation when planning their application timeline.
Tank Sizes
Evenproducts tanks eligible for the rainwater harvesting grant FETF 2026
The following six configurations are relevant to FETF22. All meet or exceed the 50,000 litre minimum capacity requirement.
Capacities shown are nominal figures. Please confirm exact specifications before advising customers. Tanks can be linked for greater combined capacity where required. All six configurations meet or exceed the 50,000L minimum — contact us to confirm the right size for the site.
About Evenproducts Tanks
Why our tanks meet the rainwater harvesting grant FETF specification
The FETF22 specification lists circular galvanised steel tanks with a liner and cover as an eligible storage type. The following sets out the relevant details of Evenproducts tanks for reference.
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MagiZinc® ZM310 CoatingEvenproducts tanks use MagiZinc® ZM310 steel, developed by Tata Steel in the UK. The zinc-magnesium-aluminium alloy coating provides greater corrosion resistance than standard hot-dip galvanised steel. |
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Certified to ISO9001 & BSEN1090Manufactured to ISO9001 and BSEN1090 Class II (UKCA/CE marked), with full material traceability. Documentation is available on request. |
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S280 & S390 Structural SteelTanks are constructed from S280 and S390 structural grade steel, designed with a 40% safety margin. Suitable for long-term outdoor use in agricultural environments. |
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UK Made. ISO 14001 CertifiedUK manufactured. Environmental management certified to ISO 14001. |
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Expandable & LinkableTanks can be linked together where greater combined capacity is needed. Short panel variants are available to improve transport logistics to site. |
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Powder Coating AvailablePowder coating is available across the RAL colour range. This may be relevant where planning conditions require a specific finish or where visual appearance is a consideration. |
Information for Distributors
Passing this information on
If you are passing this information on to your customers, the following points are worth highlighting:
The grant amount. FETF22 covers 50% of the cost of a qualifying system, up to £3,517. The full specification is available on GOV.UK.
System requirements. The installation must include a tank of at least 50,000L (circular galvanised steel with liner and cover), a 2-stage pre-filter and an electric pump. The tank alone is not sufficient — the full system must be in place.
Timing. Claims can only be submitted once the system is fully installed and operational. Customers should plan accordingly and not leave installation until after they have decided to apply.
Tank sizing. Six configurations are available from 50,000L (TK15/4) to 288,000L (TK36/4). All meet the minimum capacity requirement. Contact us to confirm the right size for the site.
Further information
Full grant details and the official item specification are available on GOV.UK. For product specifications and availability, contact Evenproducts directly.
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