Waking Watch Replacement Fund 2023
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.
Summary
Deadline
30 Mar 2026
Complexity
Medium
Time to apply
20-60 hours
Updated
9 Jun 2026
This fund supports the installation of common fire alarm systems in residential buildings to replace waking watch measures and improve fire safety.
Eligibility
Applicant types
Not specified
Business size
SME
Industries
Residential property, housing, building management
Match funding
Needs verification
Requirements
Responsible parties for residential buildings with a waking watch in place Building owner, responsible person or managing agent for high-rise residential building with waking watch in place per WWRF guidance. To replace waking watch measures with alarm systems and provide a more sustainable fire safety solution
Eligible applicants
Responsible parties for residential buildings with a waking watch in place
Funding and scope
Benefit amount
£41,710,000
Total fund available
£41,710,000
Funding intensity
Not specified
Payment type
Reimbursement
Eligible scope
To replace waking watch measures with alarm systems and provide a more sustainable fire safety solution
Eligible expenses
Not specified
Ineligible costs
- Buildings that have already received funding under previous waking watch schemes
Application and risks
Application platform
GOV.UK application process using official application form
Competitiveness
Closed / Not accepting applications
Decision timeline
Not specified
Assessment process
Applications reviewed centrally by MHCLG for eligibility and compliance
Application sections
Not specified
Application components
- Application form
- building details
- evidence of eligibility
- three installation quotes
Timeline and partners
Opening date
1 Sept 2024
Project duration
Not specified
Project start
Not specified
Project end
Not specified
Co-funders
Not specified
Collaboration rules
- Managing agents may apply on behalf of building owners with authority.
Consortium requirements
- Single responsible entity per building application.
Additional guidance
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Quick facts
- Status
- Closed
- Deadline
- 30 Mar 2026
- Funding amount
- £41,710,000
- Funding band
- Large (£5M+)
- Funding type
- Capital grant
- Payment type
- Reimbursement
- Audience
- Mixed
- Industry
- Residential property, housing, building management
- Last updated
- 9 Jun 2026
- Published
- Not specified