How to apply

It’s easy to apply for the weCB Fund

Start by checking your project’s eligibility below before downloading the weCB Fund guide.

If you have any questions, try the FAQ or contact us – we’re here to help.

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Before you apply

Before you apply

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Check your project’s eligibility

Check if your project is in the Cambridge Water Resource Zone (WRZ).

Note: Water savings must be within the Cambridge WRZ. Your business or organisation does not need to be within the Cambridge WRZ.

Enter the postcode of your water-efficiency project site: 

Milestone
Date & Time
Entries open 13 April 2026, 09:00
Entries close 1 May 2026, 17:00
Winners notified and contracts finalised (allocation period) 8 June to 3 July 2026
Winners publicly announced 3 July 2026
Funded projects start 6 July to 6 October 2026

View the weCB Fund timeline

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View the weCB Fund timeline

Prepare for your application

  • Watch the launch event webinar.

  • Book a free online 15-minute surgery slot with the weCB Fund team. These informal sessions are ideal for discussing eligibility and the application process. Details of upcoming surgeries will be released this summer.

Applications open for Round 2 this summer via this website.

Check it aligns with your project goals and organisational capacity.

*Dates and times subject to change.

Download the weCB Fund guide

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If your project is within the Cambridge WRZ, read the guide; it is a concise, easy to read 20-page PDF laying out the full fund details. 

Please note that the assessment criteria and weighting detailed in the guide are subject to amendment for Round 2.

£1.6m fund coming soon

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£1.6m fund

Applications open for Round 2 this summer

Applications open for Round 2 this summer

Apply between 13 April and 1 May 2026

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100% UK Government funded

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Non-household water saving

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Projects in the Cambridge Water Resource Zone 

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Easy online application process