Waking Watch Replacement Fund 2
UK Government · England
This fund supports the installation of common fire alarm systems in residential buildings to replace waking watch measures and improve fire safety.
Overview
This fund supports the installation of common fire alarm systems in residential buildings to replace waking watch measures and improve fire safety.
Grant details
Application Components: Application form; building details; evidence of eligibility; three installation quotes
Application Platform: GOV.UK application process using official application form
Decision Process: Applications reviewed centrally by MHCLG for eligibility and compliance
Funding Structure: Covers upfront capital costs of installing fire alarm systems
important notes: Retrospective costs eligible if installation started on or after 25 May 2023; fund aims to reduce costs for leaseholders; aligns with NFCC fire safety guidance
Ineligible Costs: Buildings that have already received funding under previous waking watch schemes
Key Organisational Requirements: Building must be residential, located in England, and have a waking watch in place; installation must remove the need for waking watch (except in exceptional cases); must provide three quotes for installation
Objectives: To replace waking watch measures with alarm systems and provide a more sustainable fire safety solution
Quick facts
- Status
- Closed
- Closing date
- 31 Mar 2026
- Funding amount
- Up to £42m
- Funding type
- Capital Grant
- Audience
- Open to All
- Industry
- Sector Agnostic