To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) the funding and resources that are available to local communities for flood resilience projects; and (ii) how communities can apply for this support.

My Department currently administers the Homeowner Flood Protection Grant Scheme (HFPGS). This scheme, which remains open to new applications, covers 90% of the costs, up to a maximum of £10,000, of the total survey and estimated installation costs. The homeowner is required to make a contribution of 10% of the survey and estimated installation costs and any additional cost that may be incurred above £10,000. Further information on the HFPGS is available on my Department’s website at https://www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/publications/homeowner-flood-protection-grant-scheme-application-pack

In addition, my Department, along with Local Government, is co-chair of the Regional Community Resilience Group (RCRG). This group works closely with local communities affected by flooding to help them prepare for, and respond to, severe weather events including flooding.