Provider: National Lottery

Grant Value: £300 – £20,000

Status: Open – Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Summary: Funding community-led projects that improve the environment and help people connect with and enjoy nature where they live.

Who can apply? Community organisations, charities, not-for-profits, and constituted groups or clubs for environmental activities. You can apply if your organisation is a:

• constituted voluntary or community organisation
• constituted group or club
• registered charity
• charitable incorporated organisation (CIO)
• not-for-profit company
• community interest company (CIC)
• school, if the project helps the local community, not just the school
• statutory body (including local authorities, town, parish, and community councils)
• community benefit society

What will it fund? projects that meet one of the following priorities:

• make a positive difference to the environment
• help people connect with and care for nature in their area

Funding can be used to:

• start a new activity or continue an existing one
• help your organisation adapt to new challenges
• run one-off events that have a clear environmental benefit

You cannot apply if you already have an Awards for All grant.