Funding of up to £200,000 Available for Community & Environmental Projects (East Midlands, West Midlands, South West England)
Local charities, volunteer and community groups, schools, colleges and local authority or parish councils in the Severn Trent Water region can apply for grants of between £2,000 and £200,000 to support new local community projects. The funding is being made available through the Severn Trent Water Community Fund. It will support projects that help people lead healthier lifestyles, gain new skills, create better places to live in and use, and protect the natural environment. Match funding is required for applications over £10,000. The next closing date for applications of between £10,001 and £200,000 is 10 November 2024. The next closing date for applications of up to £10,000 is 12 January 2025.
£15 Million Fund to Improve Access to Green Spaces in Urban Areas (UK)
Local authorities and community partners across the UK are invited to apply for grants ranging from £250,000 to £1 million to improve access to nature and green spaces in urban areas. “Nature Towns and Cities” is a new initiative set up by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, National Trust and Natural England, offering a total of £15 million in funding to support at least 100 towns and cities. The initiative aims to bring organisations together to improve the quality of, and access to, historic parks and urban green spaces while supporting new ways to engage local communities and generate greater investment. Projects can last for up to 3 years. The closing date for expressions of interest is 12 November 2024.
Grants for the Planting of Trees, Hedges & Orchards (UK)
The Tree Council is inviting applications through the Branching Out fund. Through the Fund, schools, community groups, parish and town councils, and tree warden networks within the UK, etc can apply for grants of between £250 and £2,500 to get communities and young people up to the age of 21 involved in planting and caring for trees, hedges and orchards. The funding will cover the cost of trees, hedges and fruit trees; reasonable costs of non-plastic protection and supports, as well as peat-free compost and/or soil improvers. The closing date for applications is midnight on 1 December 2024.