# Extra time to apply for Government flood match-funding

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2016/01/12/extra-time-government-flood-match-funding-applications/
- Published: 2016-01-12T12:05:17+00:00
- Author: Melanie May

**Charities now have until 5^(th) February to apply to have the funds they raise
to help flood-hit communities matched by the Government.**

Applications for match funding can be made by any registered charities currently
running a fundraising appeal to help those areas affected by December’s Storm Desmond
and Storm Eva.

The Government has pledged to give £2 million in match funding, with an additional
£1 million already received by the [Cumbria Community Foundation](http://www.cumbriafoundation.org/)
and [Community Foundation for Lancashire](http://www.lancsfoundation.org.uk/) joint
[appeal](https://www.fundraising.co.uk/2015/12/10/cumbria-floods-appeal-raises-500k-in-three-days/).

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In total, the Government has committed £200 million to aiding flood recovery, with
new plans to extend this with grants to reimburse fire and rescue authorities whose
efforts to protect flooded communities have resulted in excessive costs.

Communities secretary Greg Clark said:

> “Charities and community organisations have worked tirelessly to support those
> affected by the recent floods. That’s why I’m extending the deadline for them 
> to apply for the funds they have raised to be matched pound for pound up to £2
> million, giving them the extra time they need to get the information to us. This
> is a key part of the £200 million package of support we’re offering flood-affected
> areas, to help households and businesses get back on their feet.”

 

Information on how to access the match funding is available on the .gov site for
both [Storm Desmond](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/storm-desmond-flood-relief-appeals-government-match-funding-prospectus)
and [Storm Eva](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/storm-eva-flood-relief-appeals-match-funding-prospectus).

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