The UK looks to set be given more than £50m from the EU to help with recovering from last winter's floods, such as Storm Desmond which devastated parts of Cumbria.
In total £52m in aid is being proposed by the European Commission with the cash coming from the EU Solidarity Fund.
The fund was set up to support member states after natural disasters and the decision was taken once the UK finalised its application.
The proposed aid now has to be approved by the European Parliament.
It is unclear at this stage how much of that money will come Cumbria's way.
This financial aid is intended to help cover the costs of the restoration of "essential infrastructure" such as energy, water, transport, telecoms, health and education.
Regional policy commissioner Corina Creţu said: "The EU Solidarity Fund lends a helping hand to populations affected by natural disasters. This financial aid will help cover the costs of emergency measures, clean-up operations and of the restoration of vital infrastructure."
As well as parts of Cumbria including Carlisle, Penrith, Cockermouth, Workington, Keswick and Kendal being affected, other areas in northern England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales were hit.
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