MICRO-RETENTION PROGRAMME - MY WATER 2026 - LATEST NEWS

MIKRORETENCY 2026 programme - a new version of the "MY WATER 2026" programme

MICRO-RETENTION 2026 = MY WATER 2026

Level of funding and programme budget

• above-ground and undergroundtanks for rainwater,
• ponds with a retention function,
• drainage and infiltrationsystems,
• elements for the management of rainwater on the property.

Objectives of the MIKRORETENCY 2026 programme

• increase retention in backyard areas,
• reduce the effects of drought,
• reducing the outflow of rainwater into the sewerage system,
• rational management of rainwater,
• improving the resilience of single-family buildings to the effects of climate change.

Who can benefit from MIKRORETENCIA 2026 funding?

Microretention 2026 - how to correctly go through the call for proposals and prepare the documentation?

• Beneficiary Portal relevant for your province
• in the "My Water/Microretention" tab
• or in the "Programmes and competitions - applications" section.
  
  

• current call rules,
• programme regulations,
• detailed conditions of co-financing applicable in a given WFOŚiGW.

What is the application procedure in the nationwide MIRORETENANCE 2026 programme?

Before starting the investment or completing the documents, you should:

• check whether the call is active,
• familiarise yourself with the current regulations,
• make sure what costs are eligible.

Implementation of the investment (if required)

• first you realise the investment,
• then you submit an application for reimbursement of a part of the costs incurred.

Filling in the application form

• the applicant's data,
• property address,
• description of the planned or executed installation,
• material and financial scope of the investment,
• technical parameters of the retention system.

Attachment of required attachments

Required attachments in the Microretention 2026 programme

• A document confirming the legal title to the property
  (e.g. title deed, extract from the land register, co-ownership agreement)
• Material and financial scope of the investment
  That is, a breakdown of the costs with details of the elements of the installation(tank, pump, infiltration system, pipes, filtration, etc.).
• Plot sketch/site drawing.
  Should include:
  
  • building outline,
  • roof area,
  • location of tank
  • installation route,
  • the location where the water is to be drained or used.

Supporting documents for the investment

• invoices or receipts for purchase and installation,
• confirmation of payment,
• installation acceptance report
  or declaration of self-assembly,
• photo documentation of the completed installation.

• tank(above or below ground),
• connection to the gutter
• components of the drainage system,
• the internal installation (if the water is used, e.g. for watering).

What should you pay particular attention to when completing the documents for the MIKRORETENCIA 2026 = MY WATER 2026 grant?

• Completeness of documents - even a minor deficiency can prolong the procedure.
• Legibility of invoices - the data must match the applicant's data.
• Dates of documents - the investment must fall within the period of cost eligibility.
• Technical parameters of the tank - capacity and purpose must meet the requirements of the programme.

The most common errors in applications for MIKRORETENCY 2026 grants

• no situational sketch,
• unsigned statements,
• illegible scans of documents,
• lack of confirmation of payment,
• discrepancies between investment description and invoices.

Summary of the MIKRORETENCJA 2026 programme

• decorative and technicalabove-ground tanks,
• large-capacityunderground tanks,
• infiltration systems,
• complete sets for rainwater management.

UPDATE: Microretention 2026 - new information on calls for proposals

The micro-retention 2026 programme is entering the next stage of implementation. The National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management has confirmed that the call for implementing authorities has been completed and the next step will be the calls for residents.

From the point of view of home and garden owners, this means that the real possibility of obtaining funding for rainwater management systems is now very close.

Details of the scheme are available on the government website:
https://www.gov.pl/web/nfosigw/mikroretencja-w-domach-i-ogrodach--wkrotce-nabory-dla-grantobiorcow

Microretention 2026 - when is the call for residents?

According to the latest announcement, calls for individuals will start in Q2 2026.

Applications will be accepted by:

• the relevant WFOŚiGW in the respective province,
• as part of regional grant programmes.

This means that details (deadlines, forms, requirements) may vary locally - it is worth keeping up to date with your fund's announcements.

Microretention 2026 funding - how much can you get?

Current assumptions for the Microretention 2026 programme include:

• up to £8,000 grant,
• up to 90% of eligible costs,
• programme budget: PLN 173 million (FEnIKS 2021-2027).

This is a significantly higher level of support than in previous editions of the My Water programme, making investment in retention even more cost-effective.

What can you get a grant for? (micro-retention in practice)

The Microretention 2026 programme covers a wide range of solutions for rainwater management:

• rainwater tanks (above and below ground),
• systems for collecting water from roofs and paved surfaces,
• infiltration boxes and drains,
• absorption wells and infiltration solutions,
• water utilisation systems (e.g. garden watering).

✋ Check out the solutions from Aquatechnika:

• aquatechnika.com.pl/en/tanks-na-deszczowke
• aquatechnika.com.co.uk/en/ rainwater management/ rainwater harvesting systems in the garden
• aquatechnika.com.en/en/tanks-na-deszczowke/tanks-na-deszczowke-underground
• aquatechnika.com.co.uk/en/environmental rainwater tanks/sets of decorative rainwater tanks
• aquatechnika.com.en/en/environmental rainwater tanks/underground-tanks-my-water
• aquatechnika.com.pl/en/management-of-rainwater/systems-of-use-of-rainwater-in-house-and-garden

The key idea of the programme is to retain water on the plot instead of discharging it into the sewer system.

⚠️ Important principles and limitations of the scheme

Significant conditions appear in the current micro-retention 2026 programme guidelines:

• no possibility of combining with other grants (e.g. the previous 'My Water'),
• possible settlement of investments made since 1 July 2024,
• the need to meet technical requirements (e.g. minimum system capacity).

This is important information for those who have already completed an installation - some of the costs may be eligible.

Why does micro-retention 2026 matter?

The Microretention 2026 programme is not only about financial support, but above all:

• reducing tap water consumption,
• improved water balance on the plot,
• real savings in garden maintenance,
• increased resistance to drought and heavy rainfall.

In practice, this means greater water independence and more sustainable management of resources.

Bottom line - microretention 2026 = My Water 2026

Microretention 2026 is one of the most important support programmes for homeowners in the near future. Enrolment starts in Q2 and the level of funding (up to £8,000 and 90%) makes investment in water retention systems particularly attractive.

If you are planning to install a reservoir or infiltration system - now is a good time to prepare for the call for applications.

Do you want to choose the right system for your plot of land?
Check out Aquatechnika's offer or contact our advisor - we will help you select a solution under the micro-retention 2026 grant.